JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 13592

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Signals/Electrical/Communications (20000051) - Signals And Train Control-Relay Shop (30000454)

Salary Information: $32.70 - $47.79

Pay Scale Group: AP17 (CAN/B/F/AP17)

Employment Type: Apprentice (On-Site)

New or Existing Vacancy: Existing

Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Various Shift: Various

Posted On: September 18, 2026

Last Day to Apply: September 24, 2026

Reports to: Foreperson, Signals 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 be viewed on ttc.ca.

Career Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Apprentice, Relay and Instrument Technician. This position follows a 40- hour workweek with various shifts and off days. Come join our team!

This recruitment may be utilized for future opportunities that become available.

What You Will Do

- Successfully completing a training program involving progressively more complex testing, maintenance, repair and calibration work on electrical, electronic and microprocessor equipped power control, safety, timing, recording and detection equipment
- Performing work involving the use of electronic test equipment and diagnostic procedures to determine the reason for faulty operation
- Performing major overhaul and modification work, as well as responding to emergency situations and capable of physical work some heavy as required
- Keeping up-to-date with the latest electrical/electronic instrumentation systems, and with the various equipment repaired by the section
- Must successfully complete the Training Department’s C.P.R., W.H.M.I.S., and Subway/SRT Rule Book Training program and pass all associated tests
- Must successfully complete The Training Department’s instruction for the operation of a TTC vehicle and pass all of the associated tests
- Must successfully complete the Subway Infrastructure Department’s training program for Substation Hazard Awareness




- Responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (within the area of responsibility) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that they can fully benefit from the TTC as a service provider and an employer

What Skills and Qualifications Do You Bring

- You require an education normally obtained through the completion of a 2-year Community College Diploma in the field of Electronics and Electromechanical, or its equivalent
- You must have a valid non-probationary Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and in good standings.
- You must successfully pass the S/E/C Department’s electronic aptitude test as part of the selection process.
- Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees
- Note: Upon completion of the apprenticeship and successfully passing the associated examinations, the graduate will be classified as a Relay & Instrument Technician (Grade 1) in Wage Group 11.

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.
- 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.

📌 Apprentice, Relay and Instrument Technician (Canada)
🏢 Toronto Transit Commission
📍 Canada