JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 13506

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Streetcar Infrastructure (20000709) - Streetcar Way Engineering (30000116)

Salary Information: $100,318.40 - $125,434.40

Pay Scale Group: 09SA

Employment Type: Regular

New or Existing Vacancy: New

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day (Hybrid)

Posted On: August 14, 2026

Last Day to Apply: August 23, 2026

Reports to: Senior Engineer, Track 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 current 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

We are currently seeking a Designer, Track, to join our Streetcar Way Engineering team!

The Designer, Track provides expertise related to the development and selection of appropriate design concepts, examination of technical data, and production of design information as it relates to existing and/or proposed surface track and infrastructure projects on the maintenance and rehabilitation of track systems.

What You Will Do

As a Designer, Track, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing the design and delivery of streetcar track and special trackwork projects in accordance with TTC standards, specifications, and project requirements. You will develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed trackwork designs; prepare and review technical drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and reports; and ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and safe. In this role, you will conduct technical reviews to assess design quality, constructability, and compliance with TTC standards and industry best practices, while investigating and evaluating track components, systems, and construction methods to support continuous improvement.

Additionally, the Designer, Track will coordinate and provide technical direction to draftspersons, survey crews, and other design staff throughout the preparation of technical documentation and project deliverables. You will also review and approve final design packages for tendering and construction, resolve technical issues with suppliers, and ensure materials and components meet TTC design requirements. In addition, the Designer, Track will oversee quality assurance and quality control activities related to the installation and commissioning of new surface track systems, as well as coordinate inspections of track materials to support acceptance, payment, and installation activities.





As a Designer, Track, you will work closely with TTC departments, public utilities, municipal agencies, consultants, and contractors to ensure design requirements are incorporated into project plans, and that related work is effectively coordinated.

Skills

- Apply analytical skills
- Communicate in a variety of mediums
- Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
- Manage projects
- Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals

What Qualifications Do You Bring

- Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (i.e. Mechanical or Civil Engineering Technology) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
- OACETT Certification as an Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) is considered an asset.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is considered an asset.
- Directly related experience in the track or roadway construction design field.
- Sound knowledge of permanent way design principles, track maintenance, and construction practices.
- Familiarity with railway/transit industry standards (AREMA, ASTM etc.), structural design requirements, and modern surveying techniques is considered an asset.
- Sound judgement and well-developed mathematical, critical thinking, organizational, verbal communication and technical report writing skills.
- Good project management skills in order to develop and proceed with complex investigations involving plans and specifications for alternative track alignments, material procurements, and construction methodologies.
- Computer proficiency with a strong knowledge of applications related to the work (i.e. reporting and scheduling systems) and computer aided drawing (MicroStation, AutoCad etc.).
- Ability to give direction to technical staff and coordinate work with regards to deadlines, accuracy and quantity.

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 the 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.

📌 Designer, Track (Canada)
🏢 Toronto Transit Commission
📍 Canada