Job Description
– Standards Technologist Client: Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Job Title: Standards Technologist

Location:
Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid – approximately 50% onsite / 50% remote) Work Schedule: 35 hours per week Employment Type: Full-Time Contract Contract Duration: Up to 2 years Work

Location:
5140 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, and remote Recruitment Partner: Olade Consulting Inc. Position Overview Olade Consulting Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Standards Technologist to support the Toronto Transit Commission's Engineering, Construction and Expansion (ECE) division. The successful candidate will support the administration, coordination, review, and revision of TTC Design Standards, including master specifications, design manuals, standard drawings, and directive drawings. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and reporting to the Manager – Standards, the Standards Technologist will help ensure that technical documentation is accurate, complete, consistent, and aligned with established engineering standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements. This position is well suited to a professional with experience in engineering design coordination, technical specification development, document control, and construction-related technical documentation, preferably within transit or complex infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities
1. Design Standards Review and Administration
- Review engineering design standards, technical specifications, design manuals, and standard drawings for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with established guidelines.
- Support the preparation, processing, and administration of revisions to technical standards and engineering documents.
- Verify that proposed revisions align with approved templates, revision scopes, and internal procedures.
- Implement assigned document revisions and technical markups, ensuring consistency with approved changes.
- Proofread and quality-check technical documents before finalization. 2. Technical Documentation and Specification Development
- Support the development, review, formatting, and maintenance of technical specifications and engineering standards.
- Conduct technical specification research to support document updates and revisions.
- Maintain accurate engineering records, document versions, revision histories, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure technical documentation follows established document control and records management practices.
- Assist in maintaining specified product lists and associated technical records. 3. Engineering Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
- Coordinate technical document revisions with engineering designers, technical specialists, and operational stakeholders.
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Plant Maintenance,



Track and Structure, Streetcar Infrastructure, Safety and Environment, and other relevant departments.
- Consolidate, track, and coordinate stakeholder comments throughout the technical review process.
- Follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure review comments are appropriately addressed and incorporated. 4. Document Control, Reporting, and Process Support
- Prepare, circulate, and track technical documentation requiring review, approval, or signatures.
- Maintain revision trackers, document registers, approval records, and task status reports.
- Prepare regular progress updates and supporting reports for the Manager – Standards.
- Monitor assigned documentation activities to support timely completion of revision tasks.
- Support continuous improvement of document management and engineering standards administration processes. Required Qualifications and Experience Education
- Post-secondary diploma or university degree in Architectural Technology, Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical discipline.
- An equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant professional experience may be considered. Technical Experience
- Demonstrated experience in engineering design, design coordination, technical documentation, or engineering standards administration.
- Experience working with architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical design disciplines, including an understanding of their interrelationships.
- Knowledge of engineering design and construction practices, applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
- Experience preparing, reviewing, revising, or coordinating technical specifications and engineering documentation.
- Familiarity with technical specification research, writing methodologies, and documentation practices.
- Experience with engineering design office procedures, technical records management, and document control.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical reviews, track revisions, and manage stakeholder comments. Software Proficiency
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, particularly technical document preparation, formatting, and revision management.
- Solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, reporting, and document administration.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and document management processes.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and Microsoft Teams.
- Strong general computer, keyboarding, and digital document management skills. Core Competencies




- Technical Accuracy: Strong attention to detail when reviewing engineering specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret technical information, identify inconsistencies, and assess documentation against established requirements.
- Organization and Coordination: Ability to manage multiple document revisions, stakeholder inputs, and approval processes.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including grammar, spelling, proofreading, and technical correspondence.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and operational stakeholders.
- Professional Judgement: Sound decision-making skills, initiative, and a service-oriented approach.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize assignments and meet established deadlines. Preferred Qualifications The following experience would be considered advantageous:
- Previous experience supporting public transit, transportation infrastructure, rail, municipal infrastructure, or large-scale engineering projects.
- Experience developing or maintaining engineering design standards, master specifications, or technical manuals.
- Familiarity with multidisciplinary engineering documentation and design coordination within complex infrastructure environments.
- Experience supporting formal technical review, document approval, and revision management workflows. Working Arrangements
- Hybrid work arrangement, with approximately 50% of working time onsite at TTC offices and 50% remotely, subject to management scheduling.
- Full-time commitment of 35 hours per week.
- Contract duration of up to two years.
- Candidates must have access to a suitable computer, Microsoft 365 applications, dual full-size monitors, and reliable internet connectivity for remote work.
- Candidates must be available to attend the TTC office in Toronto as required.
- Work-related commuting expenses are not reimbursed. Application Requirements Interested candidates should submit an updated resume demonstrating:
- Relevant education, technical qualifications, and professional certifications or associations.
- Years of direct experience in engineering design and coordination.
- Experience with technical specifications, design standards, and engineering document development.
- Relevant engineering or infrastructure projects, including responsibilities and duration of involvement.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical reviews and documentation processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and relevant technical documentation tools. Olade Consulting Inc. is committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds. Pay: $55.00-$65.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week Work

Location:
Hybrid remote in North York, ON

📌 Standards Technologist (North York)
🏢 Olade Consulting
📍 North York