Ville : Toronto

Catégorie :

Industrie : Public Transportation

Employeur : Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

2026 Summer Student Program: Technical & Mechanical Support (12237)

Salary Information: $18.48 to $24.48 per hour

Weekly Hours: 35 to 40 hours Off Days: Various Shift: Various

Work Mode: On-site

Last Day to Apply: January 12, 2026

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. 

At the TTC, our Early Talent programs provide students with the opportunity to work alongside experts on exciting projects, gain an understanding on the transit industry, develop in-demand skills and experiences and get an early start to your career. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on Toronto’s transit!  

Summer 2026 Student Program: Technical & Mechanical Support

The Toronto Transit Commission is currently accepting applications for Summer 2026 temporary full-time employment. We offer a wide range of entry level and specialty positions in various locations throughout the City of Toronto. Most positions involve working in a unionized environment. Some positions may involve working outdoors, while others may require specific licenses, skillsets and/or work experience.

Eligibility

• To be considered for summer student employment, you must be:
• Available to work from May 4, 2026 to August 22 or August 28, 2026 (depending on position); students are required to work for the full duration of the term,
• Legally authorized to work in Canada,
• A full-time student, enrolled in Winter 2026 academic term, at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution and must be returning to their studies the upcoming fall term. 
  
  

** Please note - You will be asked to provide proof that you meet these requirements.

Positions
Our Technical & Mechanical Support category includes a variety of roles that are vital to the reliability and safety of TTC’s transit system. These positions demand a high level of technical skill and practical problem-solving, involving maintenance of complex equipment, diagnosing and resolving mechanical or electrical issues, and ensuring all vehicles and infrastructure meet operational standards. By applying to this posting, you agree to be considered for the following positions:

Electrical Helper

• Responsible for construction and repairs across TTC facilities
• Incumbents will shadow a skilled tradesperson in the daily tasks of the electrical construction and maintenance industry.

Escalator Mechanic

• Responsible for the maintenance, diagnostics and repair of the TTC's escalator fleet as part of the Elevating Devices team
• Students will shadow a skilled tradesperson in the daily tasks of repairing and maintaining escalators throughout the TTC system.

Upholstery Helper

• Responsible for supporting TTC’s upholstery team by assisting with seat and fabric maintenance while shadowing experienced tradespeople
• This role provides hands-on exposure to upholstery techniques and transit maintenance operations.

Carhouse Helper

• Responsible for ensuring clean and reliable trains are available for service on TTC’s subway lines
• Incumbents will be heavily involved in supporting annual deep-cleaning projects.

Requirements 

Please see below for the generalized requirements common to all roles and some of the unique requirements required for specialized roles: 

• Strong commitment to safety and meticulous attention to detail;
• Experience in material handling and organization;
• Solid understanding of inventory management and workspace cleanliness;
• Proficient in identifying and resolving technical Issues with ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance on equipment;
• Ability to listen, learn and follow instructions;  
• Ability to work well in a team environment; 
• General Mechanical and or Electrical skills and interest;
• Will be required to successfully complete TTC’s in-house training relevant to this position.

Shifts

The TTC operates 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Therefore, students must be flexible and willing to work shift work, as all of the positions available involve working various shifts (morning, afternoon, nights), which may include working weekends and holidays.

Recruitment Process We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Toronto Transit Commission will conduct education, work, security and reference checks which will be used for employment assessment purposes only. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory reference checks, a criminal record search, and completion of pre-placement health assessment related to the position. If the position is designated Safety-Sensitive under the TTC’s Fitness for Duty Policy, you will be required to pass a medical and/or drug test as part of the certification process. All checks & tests will be administrated by our recruitment team upon onboarding.

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 LGBTQ(IA+) 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.

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.

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.