TTC Apprentice Electrician – Wiring and Service (11 positions)

JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 11370
Number of Vacancies: 11
Department: Signals/Electrical/Communications
Salary Information:  $31.91 – $46.73
Pay Scale Group:  AP 18
Employment Type:  Full-Time
Weekly Hours:  40, Off Days:  Various   Shift:  Various
Posted On:  June 2, 2025
Last Day to Apply:  June 8, 2025
Reports to: Foreperson – Wiring and Service

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, 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 have an exciting opportunity for up to 11 Apprentice Electrician – Wiring and Service in our Signals/Electrical/Communications Department.  This is a 40 hour work week involving rotating shifts with various off days.  Come join out Team!

What You Will Do

•  Successfully completing an 8,000 hour training program, obtaining and maintaining a 309-A Construction & Maintenance Electrical Certificate of Qualification licence through the Ontario College of Trades (OCT)
•  Successfully completing the internal TTC Wiring & Services training program
•  Varied electrical maintenance work (complex to routine depending upon the assignment) involving the installation, maintenance, overhaul, testing, troubleshooting and repairing of various A.C. and D.C. fixtures, equipment and systems in accordance with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and Electrical Utility safety Association and other Regulations and standards
•  Successfully completing TTC Training Department programs for the operation of a Commission Vehicle, Power Cuts, Subway/SRT Rule Book, Work Protection Codes, W.H.M.I.S., Confined Space Entry, Scaffold Safety, C.P.R. & Emergency First Aid, Bucket/Platform and Aerial Lift Devices; Fall Protection, Defensive Driving etc.
•  Performing work in accordance with the Electrical Safety Authority Code, and other applicable industrial standards
•  Successfully Completing the Subway Infrastructure Department’s electrical aptitude test
•  Upon successful completion of internal training, and 309-A licence attainment  you will be reclassified as an Electrician – Wiring & Service (Grade One) as per the Collective Agreement
•  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 must be a grade 12 graduate (technical program) or equivalent
•  Must pass a TTC electrical aptitude test
•  Registered Apprentice and/or Licensed Electrician 309-A would be an asset
•  Must possess a valid, non-probationary, Province of Ontario class G driver’s license
•  You must attend and successfully complete various in-house TTC training programs for the operation of a TTC vehicle, C.P.R., W.H.M.I.S, and Subway/SRT Rule Book trainin
•  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

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 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. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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.