General Accountability

Provides expertise in planning, directing, coordinating and overseeing section specific design activities to ensure the technical accuracy/adequacy and timely completion of assignments associated with maintenance, alteration, and rehabilitation work carried out on the TTC's Subway and Surface track; oversees and reviews the work of engineers, designers, draftspersons and external consultants in the preparation of design drawings/specifications; provides engineering design expertise to review designs associated with various maintenance and rehabilitation work.

Key Job Functions

• Provide engineering support and guidance in the accomplishment of the department's and the TTC's Capital and Operating objectives.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with various and diverse contacts both internal and external to the TTC to identify project requirements, schedules, impacts and other interrelated matters.
• Participate in the development of annual goals and objectives, prepare appropriate operating and capital budgets and maintain an efficient organizational structure.
• Diagnose complex engineering problems and provide detailed engineering solutions.
• Plan and direct employees' activities and conduct performance reviews; coach and administer discipline and ensure TTC policies and standards are adhered to by all employees in the section; interview and select staff, and ensure their proper training.
• Review, revise and/or approve various designs, specifications, practices, work/test methods, procedures, field reports and schedules, estimates, material lists and standards for planned/emergency work; plan and conduct safety, process, and product audits.
• Oversee, develop and administer the technical, safety and quality assurance aspects of area of responsibility associated with maintenance work.
• Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provides 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.
• Candidate will be required to participate in the TTC's customer service Ambassador Program

Skills

• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
• Audit systems, processes, and products
• Manage human resources
• Manage projects
• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
• Apply analytical skills
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Secure and manage fiscal resources

Education and Experience

• Completion of a post secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is mandatory

Additional Requirements

• Inspect construction work for general conformance with project requirements and design
• Identify risks to the delivery of projects and develop mitigation methods
• Understanding of transit operations, materials and components as related to subway/surface track
• Knowledge of design and maintenance practices of subway and surface track
• Familiarity with AREMA, APTA, FRA, ASTM, CSA
• Sound judgement, well developed time management, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communcation skills