JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 13486
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Signals/Electrical/Communications (20000051) - Communication Engineering (30000461)
Salary Information: $115,570.00 - $144,526.20
Pay Scale Group: 10SA (CAN/S/J/10SA)
Employment Type: Regular (Hybrid)
New or Existing Vacancy: New

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: August 10, 2026
Last Day to Apply: August 14, 2026
Reports to: Assistant Manager, Design and Coordination

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, productive, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

The full Plan can

Career Opportunity

Looking for a current and exciting job opportunity? We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer, Communications to join our team!

This position performs complex engineering duties and manages the activities and projects associated with the design, operation, and/or maintenance of equipment and/or systems related to assigned work (e.g., electrical, mechanical signals, or communications, etc.). The role provides overall engineering expertise, support and guidance to maintenance staff on a 24-hour basis.

What You Will Do

- Provide Project Management support.
- Provide technical and engineering support and expertise to appropriate parties/staff as required.
- Provide capital and operating design and engineering support.
- Supervise operations of the Section by planning, directing and coordinating activities of staff.
- Provide back up support to the department/section as required.
- Prepare documents, presentations, and reports for use by the department/section, and distribute to the appropriate parties in accordance with established standards.
- Provide a coordination role for projects managed by the department/section.

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?

- Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
- Apply analytical skills




- Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
- Communicate in a variety of mediums
- Identify and minimize risk of Health and Safety issues
- Use office technology, software and applications

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 (i.e. Electrical/Electronic Engineering) or the equivalent, combined with extensive directly related work experience.
- Your registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) as a licensed Engineer is mandatory.
- Your application will demonstrate at least 5 years of related engineering experience, including recent practical experience with the design, integration, testing, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of analog and digital Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). This includes RF signal propagation and coverage analysis, base station and head-end equipment, fiber optic and coaxial distribution networks, RF testing and diagnostic equipment, networked communications systems, real-time monitoring applications, and other associated infrastructure and technologies utilized and supported by transit agencies.
- You have sound knowledge of electrical engineering and design principles, methods and practices.
- Strong knowledge of project management concepts and practices and have the ability to carry out and/or coordinate projects and studies
- Sound judgement, well-developed analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal communication and technical report writing skills
- Ability to plan, coordinate and direct activities of personnel assisting in communications design work
- Ability to provide direction to consultants and contractors engaged in associated activities
- Must have or must develop knowledge of Operations policies and procedures applicable to the work performed
- Successful candidate must attend and successfully complete the Training Department's program for Subway Rulebook Certification to be able to work at track level.

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.
- The Communication Engineering team operates in a hybrid work environment, combining remote work with in-office collaboration. Team members are typically expected to work from our Hillcrest location (1138 Bathurst Street, Toronto). However, on occasion you will be required to visit work sites based on the assigned work.
- 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.

📌 Senior Design Engineer, Communications (Toronto)
🏢 Toronto Transit Commission
📍 Toronto