JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 13457
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Plant Maintenance (20000007) - Elevating Devices Supervision (30000437)
Salary Information: $100,318.40 - $125,434.40
Pay Scale Group: 9SA
Employment Type: Regular (On-Site)
New or Existing Vacancy: Existing
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday & Sunday Shift: Various
Posted On: July 27, 2026
Last Day to Apply: August 2, 2026
Reports to: Supervisor, Elevating Devices
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.
Looking for a new and exciting opportunity? We are looking for Senior Inspector, Elevating Devices to join our team!
In this role you will be responsible for reviewing and interpreting contracts and inspecting associated work, ensuring that it is performed in accordance with authorized contract documents and applicable codes and safety regulations.
Other responsibilities of your role will include:
- Inspecting, accepting and preparing various reports associated with all elevating devices construction and maintenance/repair work, as well as the observation of the work in progress.
- Ensuring that work associated with new installations and maintenance repair performed on existing installations is performed in accordance with the contract terms and specifications as well as with applicable codes and safety regulations.
- Liaising with other departments to provide guidance related to the tendering of elevating devices contracts and elevating device installations for capital programs.
- Conducting contract administration activities for the development of new elevating devices, installation of elevating devices and the maintenance/repair of existing devices.
- Maintaining work progress and status reports on the various construction work projects.
- Liaise with and coordinate construction work with external contractors, municipal government agencies and utility commissions to ensure that work progresses smoothly with minimal impact to operations.
- Perform necessary inspections of work undertaken by TTC trades employees involved in construction work related to One Time Work Orders (OTWO) to ensure compliance with schedules and costs.
- Ensure that work is completed according to the schedule provided in the contract documents.
- Report on contract deficient work and follow up on corrective actions including inspection of same.
- Prepare and issue all formal and informal documentation to the contractors after the contract is awarded. Attend progress meetings, reports on areas of responsibility relating to construction work activity.
- Review, modify and monitor contractual payments for accuracy and timeliness. Prepare and justify Contract Change Orders.
- Follow up on the Plant Maintenance Department’s warranty programs to ensure that warranties are appropriately applied and completed within the warranty period.
- Review and coordinate Plant Maintenance Department activities and property developer activities as required by legal agreements. Review, maintain and conduct the Quality Index for State of Good Repair (SOGR) and OTWO projects.
- Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provides 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.
- Participation in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.
- Apply analytical skills
- Use office technology, software and applications
- Manage projects
- Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
- Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
- Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (i.e., Mechanical / Civil Engineering or related discipline) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, and/or inspection of elevating devices.
- A valid EDM-F license (or better)
- Sound knowledge of construction inspection, management practices, principles, methods and techniques.
- Sound knowledge of construction products/materials to ensure quality and correct usage in elevating devices construction projects.
- Sound knowledge of procurement and contract administration principles and practices.
- High degree of mechanical and electrical knowledge as they pertain to the elevating devices industry.
- Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects.
- Strong comprehension of technical specifications and drawings and possess a good understanding of technical issues related to engineering design and construction as well as a good understanding of legal and commercial issues and practices related to tender and contract law.
- Ability to prepare price estimates for material, labour and equipment costs and be able to analyze production and construction schedules for evaluating changes and claims.
- Sound judgement and good organizational, observational, administrative and problem-solving skills combined with effective interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
- Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strategies, plan schedules and chair complex negotiations regarding commercial, legal and technical issues involving senior staff from the Commission and Contractors/Consultants .
- Valid, non-probationary Province of Ontario Class ‘G’ Driver’s licence (or better) and the ability to use a personal vehicle to travel to construction work sites.
- 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 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.
