Carhouse Operations Assistant
City : Toronto
Category : Head & Staff- Stc Maintenance
Industry : Public Transportation
Employer : Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 12795
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Streetcar Maintenance (20000605) - Head & Staff- Stc Maintenance (30000486)
Salary Information: $61,880.00 - $77,368.20
Pay Scale Group: 5SA
Employment Type: Regular (On-Site)
New or Existing Vacancy: Existing
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: April 7, 2026
Last Day to Apply: April 13, 2026
Reports to: Operations Manager
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:
Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.
Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.
The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.
Career Opportunity
Looking for a new and exciting job opportunity? We’re hiring a Carhouse Operations Assistant to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide essential administrative and clerical support to keep our Carhouse operations running smoothly and efficiently.
This is a great chance to be part of a dedicated team. Come grow with us and make an impact.
What You Will Do
You will be reporting to the Operations Manager, and you will be responsible for providing general administrative and clerical support services for the Carhouses.
This involves the following:
- Responsible for processing payroll for Carhouse employees; co-ordinating contract services at the Carhouses and performing a variety of general office services duties for the various Carhouses.
- Prepare unionized employees’ weekly payroll and forwarding the same to Finance Department.
- Perform administrative and clerical support services to assist with efficient operation of the carhouses repair work and activities.
- Work with the Operational Planner in coordinating the inspection work to coincide with other repair/maintenance work (i.e. SWIS, warranty, retro-fits) to maximize streetcar availability and workforce efficiency.
- Responsible for ordering and receiving carhouse materials, services and office supplies.
- Maintain up-to-date, accurate and complete file documents and records for regulatory compliance i.e. Waste Manifests (Environmental Protection Act), CVOR, etc. setting up, maintaining and updating various central files and computerized databases including Streetcar Maintenance files, environmental spill reports, dispatch sheets, sign in/change off reports, labour, etc., compiling information upon request and ensuring correspondence is filed appropriately; assisting with various activities related to the Departmental contracts
- Responsible to keep the Operations Manager informed of all developments and urgent matters.
As a TTC employee you are responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (if applicable and within their area of responsibility) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that they can fully benefit from the TTC as a service provider and an employer.
What Skills Do You Bring
- Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
- Create, document, and manage information and records
- Use office technology, software and applications
- Maintain documentation and historical records
What Qualifications Do You Bring
- Completion of secondary school education or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent combined with a few years of related work experience.
- Additionally, a post-secondary education in a relevant discipline, is an asset.
- Sound knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, practices and equipment.
- Knowledge of computers and proficiency in computerized applications related to the work (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) and possess good keyboarding skills.
- Good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
- Possess a valid, non-probationary, Province of Ontario class “G” driver’s license, and access to a personal vehicle to drive to different Carhouses.
- Sound knowledge of Carhouse procedures and terminology would be beneficial.
- In addition, you must have or must acquire a sound knowledge of TTC, Group and Departmental policies, procedures and practices relating to the work. This includes a sound knowledge of the department’s purchasing practices and procedures; sections of the Collective Agreement relevant to the work (i.e. issuance of clothing, safety shoe allowance, vacation entitlement, lieu days, overtime, leave of absence, etc.) and other practices (i.e. absenteeism control); and the Vehicle Maintenance System and the On-Line Attendance Reporting System.
What We Offer
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
- One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of the TTC defined pension plan.
- A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
- Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.
Commitment to EDI
The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570 or Jobs@ttc.ca . Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
General Prohibition in Hiring Process
The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses, or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.
- All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool
- During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.
- You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.
Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC’s hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.
Relatives of TTC Employees
The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.