Designer, Architectural
Ville : Toronto
Catégorie : Plant Maintenance Engineering
Industrie : Public Transportation
Employeur : Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 12761
Number of Vacancies: View on TTC website
Department: Plant Maintenance (20000007) - Plant Maintenance Engineering (30000457)
Salary Information: View on TTC website - View on TTC website
Pay Scale Group: View on TTC website
Employment Type: View on TTC website (Hybrid)
New or Existing Vacancy: Existing
Weekly Hours: View on TTC website Off Days: View on TTC website Shift: View on TTC website
Posted On: April 7, 2026
Last Day to Apply: April 24, 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.
The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.
Career Opportunity
TTC’s Plant Maintenance Department has an exciting opportunity for an architectural professional looking to apply their expertise to a diverse range of construction and maintenance projects related to transportation facilities.
What You Will Do
You will provide architectural design expertise to support the review and acceptance of major TTC capital projects including stations, buildings, plant facilities, and equipment.
You will evaluate finishes and materials with a lens to long life expectancy, ease of maintenance, and future replacement or repairs. As an architectural subject matter expert, you will also provide technical support to front-line maintenance teams.
The successful incumbent will conduct reviews of architectural designs for capital projects, which have been prepared by TTC design teams or external consultants.
You will prioritize, delegate and review design submissions to ensure maintainability, as well as compliance with established standards and regulatory requirements.
You will perform site inspections and walkthroughs, prepare deficiency reports, participate in asset handover processes as construction nears completion.
You will evaluate proposals for alternative materials, products and methods.
You will applying TTC Design Manuals, Standard and Directive Drawings and recommends revisions as appropriate.
Additionally, you will participate in the TTC's Customer Service Ambassador Program. You promote a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. You 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.
Skills
Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
Use office technology, software and applications
Apply analytical skills
Communicate in a variety of mediums
What Qualifications Do You Bring?
- Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (i.e. Architecture) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
- Licensure with OAA as an Architect or with the OAAAS as an Architectural Technologist is an asset.
- Experience in the architectural design of transportation infrastructure, industrial facilities and/or office buildings.
- Prior experience supporting architectural activities on construction projects, including on-site experience.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), supported by sound diplomacy and negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer applications and software related to the work, including CAD.
- Knowledge of the various maintenance functions carried out by the Plant Maintenance department.
- Good knowledge of the applicable codes/practices/standards (e.g. Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, TTC standards, CSA standards, OH&S Act, Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, Ministry of Labour, Elevator Safety Code and etc.), and ability to quickly attain knowledge of TTC Design Manuals, Standards and Directive Drawings.
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 benefits 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.