JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 13089
Number of Vacancies: 2
Department: Innovation & Strategic Projects
Salary Information: $96,460.00 - $120,611.40
Pay Scale Group: 09SA
Employment Type: Regular - Hybrid
Vacancy: New
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday - Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: May 26, 2026
Last Day to Apply: June 10, 2026
Reports to: Senior Engineer, Systems
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.
Come join our New Technology & Innovation team at this exciting time and apply for the Engineer, Systems role. Join the TTC and be part of a team driving Toronto’s future.
Reporting to the Senior Engineer, Systems, you support technical, project management, and delivery activities within the New Technology and Innovation team. Your work focuses on scouting, evaluating, and piloting emerging technologies across TTC assets, including vehicle fleets and infrastructure, through research, simulations, controlled testing, and pilot programs.
Specifically you will:
- Research and assess new technologies to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and customer experience. You plan and execute testing programs, collect and validate data, and analyze performance, safety, and overall value.
- Troubleshoot complex issues across electrical, mechanical, software, and related systems, and support system integration, commissioning, safety certification, and warranty processes.
- Prepare technical documents, reports, and presentations, and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions. You also coordinate technical work with internal teams and external vendors.
- Support project planning, track progress, and provide updates to stakeholders. You coordinate activities across teams, assist with procurement, and maintain organized documentation.
- Inform management of risks and issues, support investigations into safety-critical incidents, and recommend improvements to systems, processes, and procedures.
- Represent the TTC in meetings and stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies. You may act for the Senior Engineer, Systems, when required.
In addition to the above, you will support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) 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. Participate in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.
- Apply analytical skills
- Assess and manage corporate risk
- Audit systems, processes, and products
- Create and deliver presentations in various formats
- Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
- Gather information and conduct research
- Use office technology, software and applications
- You hold a university degree or college diploma in a related field (such as Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering or Engineering Technology), or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- You are registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
- You have a strong understanding of conventional and electric propulsion systems, along with electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems used in transit vehicles and their subsystems (e.g., engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, braking, and communication systems such as CANbus and J1939).
- You have experience with vehicle testing programs and procedures and are familiar with data acquisition tools such as data loggers, signal transducers, and sensors (including accelerometers, pressure sensors, strain gauges, microphones, and thermocouples), as well as diagnostic equipment.
- You have experience working with data analysis tools to assess vehicle and fleet performance and are open to learning or using programming languages for data processing.
- You understand government regulations, safety standards, and legislation related to urban transit vehicles. You also have working knowledge of project management principles and can support or coordinate medium-sized projects or studies.
- You bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail. You are well organized and have solid research, design, and technical writing skills.
- You communicate clearly and work effectively in a team environment, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- You are proficient with computers and common software tools, including Microsoft Office, and have experience with design tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- A valid, non-probationary Ontario Class G driver’s licence would be an asset.
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging, representation, 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
[email protected] . 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.
