Manager, Electrical Engineering
City : Toronto
Category : Electrical Engineering
Industry : Public Transportation
Employer : Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 12180
Number of Vacancies: View on TTC website
Department: Signals/Electrical/Communication (20000051) - Electrical Engineering (30000440)
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Posted On: December 9, 2025
Last Day to Apply: December 15, 2025
Reports to: View on TTC website
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
Come join our team at this exciting time for the position of Manager, Electrical Engineering!
Reporting to the Head – Signals, Electrical and Communications, the Manager, Electrical Engineering will be responsible for all phases of planning, staffing, controlling and directing activities of the Electrical Engineering Section within the Signals/Electrical/Communications (S/E/C) Department with due regard for operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
What You Will Do
- You will be responsible for implementing a multi-year, multi-million-dollar capital program from inception through planning, design, construction and commissioning in accordance with the Commission’s budget, schedule, and quality assurance requirements
- You are also responsible for implementing all scope and/or other changes to contracts, projects and programs and is accountable for approvals within financial limits as identified in the Commission Policies.
- Providing guidance and engineering support to engineering section staff and operation/maintenance personnel on a 24 hours basis for capital and operating projects and emergencies.
As a TTC employee, you will be responsible for promoting a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. You will provide leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies. You will also be participating in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.
What Skills Do You Bring?
- Secure and manage fiscal resources
- Apply analytical skills
- Manage human resources
- Audit systems, processes, and products
- Identify and minimize risk of Health and Safety issues
- Communicate in a variety of mediums
- Manage projects
- Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
- Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures
- Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
What Qualifications Do You Bring?
- Your educational background will consist of the completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (such as Electrical Engineering), or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed to be equivalent.
- Your resume will demonstrate a strong understanding of electrical and electronic engineering principles, methods, and practices, along with extensive knowledge of related systems and components as they apply to transit operations, including the design and maintenance of electrical systems for vehicles and infrastructure.
- Thorough understanding of project planning/management concepts and practices combined with a good working knowledge of current scheduling and expenditure systems.
- Demonstrated experience in conceptual planning, detailed design, construction inspection and contract administration.
- Must be familiar with legislative acts such as the Construction Lien Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, environmental legislation, etc.
- Sound knowledge of applicable provincial and national codes and regulations, CSA and relevant legislation and standards.
- Registration in good standing with Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is mandatory.
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.
- A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
- One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of 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.