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

Employment Type: Regular (Hybrid)

New or Existing Vacancy: Existing

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day

Reports to: Chief Engineer - Systems

*If you previously applied during the posting period of August 13 to August 24, 2026, no need to reapply as all applications will still be considered. Thank you.*

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 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 job opportunity? We are looking for a Systems Specialist (Signals) to join our Engineering Team As part of the Engineering Department, you will be responsible for supporting the design, operational requirements, and/or implementation of the communications, or signals & train control systems for the applicable project/program.

This is a great chance to be part of a dedicated team. Come grow with us and make an impact.

What You Will Do

- Report to the Chief Engineer, Systems,



and ensure that objectives and scope for signals and train control systems—both conventional and CBTC—are clearly defined, agreed upon, and documented at the outset of each project or program.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement throughout all relevant phases of the project/program lifecycle to ensure alignment and collaboration.
- Coordinate with internal departments such as Signals Engineering and Automatic Train Control (ATC) to secure engineering resources, conduct scope and design reviews, and support commissioning and final system acceptance.
- Contribute to the development of system and subsystem requirements, specifications, operational processes, and both preliminary and detailed designs tailored to the specific project/program environment.
- Assist in the preparation of contract documents, including defining contract conditions and realistic timelines that align with budgetary constraints and project commitments.
- Provide systems-related input to project/program plans and schedules, particularly for design and implementation phases.
- Participate in regular technical reviews with project/program teams and the Operations Group to ensure adherence to objectives, quality standards, and TTC procedures.
- Support on-site construction, testing,



and commissioning activities to verify compliance with project/program requirements.
- Maintain timely and effective communication among project/program teams, the Operations Group, engineering/design consultants, municipal partners, city agencies, and contractors.

Demonstrates behaviours that 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.

What Skills Do You Bring

- Manage projects
- Apply analytical skills
- Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
- Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
- Communicate in a variety of mediums

What Qualifications Do You Bring

- A completed university degree in Engineering or a related discipline is required. Candidates should also possess extensive project experience in system engineering and management. A combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered equivalent.
- P.Eng. designation with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is considered an asset.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is also an asset.
- Prior experience working on public rail transit projects is required.
- Experience in a rail operating setting is considered an asset.
- In-depth and current knowledge of design engine

📌 Systems Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
📍 Toronto