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Foreperson, Station Maintenance (Pool)
Posted on Nov. 18, 2024
- Toronto, Canada
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 10339
Number of Vacancies: For Future Opportunities
Department: Stations Department (20000017)
Salary Information: $95,076.80 - $118,872.00
Pay Scale Group: 8SA
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 40, Off Days: Various Shift: Rotating
Posted On: November 18, 2024
Last Day to Apply: November 22, 2024
Reports to: Senior Foreperson
Requisition ID: 10339
Number of Vacancies: For Future Opportunities
Department: Stations Department (20000017)
Salary Information: $95,076.80 - $118,872.00
Pay Scale Group: 8SA
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 40, Off Days: Various Shift: Rotating
Posted On: November 18, 2024
Last Day to Apply: November 22, 2024
Reports to: Senior Foreperson
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
Reporting to the Senior Foreperson, Station Maintenance, this position is responsible for the maintenance activities within the Stations Department while directly supervising and instructing unionized employees and/or contractors on safe work procedures and practices. The candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of plant systems, tools, and equipment and excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders related to the work assigned. As the Foreperson, Station Maintenance, may be required to conduct training sessions, investigations, inspections and quality audits, as well as keeping up to date on technical and legislative developments related to industrial cleaning operations.
The role also entails administrative tasks such as timekeeping, preparing and maintaining records, generating reports, summaries, etc. related to the work.
What You Will Do
Please note: Although this position is within the Stations Department, the duties for this position will be specific to the maintenance section.
- Respond to calls regarding station maintenance emergencies, unsanitary or potentially dangerous conditions.
- Ensure maintenance assignments are completed as per schedules and established standards.
- Ensure employees are appropriately trained on aspects of work, policies, and safety.
- Plan, adjust, and project work, schedules, costs, and systems.
- Maintain equipment inventory (MAXIMO), cleaning supplies, equipment and material database
- Develop/assess hazard identification risk assessments for the section.
- Operate a non-revenue TTC vehicle to travel to various stations.
- Provide direction to Industrial Millwrights on the repairing/cleaning of machinery/equipment
- Prepare reports, estimates, employee related documents, schedules, inventory.
- Prepare standard operating procedures for different work practices and procedures pertaining to station maintenance operations.
- Participate in the TTC's Customer Service Ambassador Program
- Demonstrate behaviors 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?
- Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
- Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
- Apply analytical skills
- Audit systems, processes, and products
- Communicate in a variety of mediums
- Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures
- Use office technology, software and application
What Qualifications Do You Bring?
- 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.
- A valid, non-probationary, Province of Ontario class "G" driver's license in good standing.
- Plant maintenance supervisory experience in a unionized environment with proven experience supervising a unionized workforce while maintaining plant systems and equipment.
- Knowledge of janitorial services, including practices and procedures, materials and equipment.
- Knowledge of relevant departmental policies and procedures, government regulations (e.g. Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHMIS, use of chemical cleaners, etc.) as they apply to the workplace.
- Ability to organize, implement and revise a variety of work schedules.
- Sound judgement, organizational and interpersonal skills combined with good verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of the Local 113 Collective Agreement and Maintenance Seniority Regulations.
- Must be able to supervise, motivate, coordinate, manage, train, counsel and discipline unionized employees.
- Must have knowledge of the Subway/SRT Rule Book, the ATU, Local 113 collective agreement, maintenance seniority regulations, etc, as well as the policies and procedures, government rules and regulations applicable to the work performed (e.g. OH&SA, Ontario Building Code, W.H.M.I.S, environmental regulations, etc.)
- As a Foreperson, Station Maintenance, you will be required to complete various technical courses, including the TTC's program for the Operation of a TTC vehicle, and pass the written and practical tests involved.
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.
- Support for professional development opportunities through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, and leadership development
- 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
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.
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