Foreperson, Subway Track

Toronto Transit Commission
$100,110 - $125,153 a year
Toronto, Ontario
Full time
5 days ago
JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 11581
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Track & Structures (20001107) - Subway Track Supervision (30000428)
Salary Information: $100,110.40 - $125,153.60
Pay Scale Group: 8SA
Employment Type: Regular (On-Site)
Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Various Shift: Night
Posted On: July 29, 2025
Last Day to Apply: August 10, 2025
Reports to: Supervisor

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


Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you lead and inspire a team? Come join our team and be at the ground level at moving people along our subway system.

What You Will Do


Reporting to the Supervisor, Subway Track, you'll oversee the dedicated unionized employees working on the rehabilitation, maintenance, and construction of our subway tracks. Your leadership will ensure that all track-related projects are executed flawlessly.

In this role, you'll also manage the efforts of external contractors, ensuring their work meets our high standards. Plus, you'll collaborate closely with the Roadmaster to coordinate, plan, and schedule all track work, making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

If you're passionate about making a tangible impact and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

As a TTC employee you are 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 (if applicable and within their 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 and you will also be participating in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

  • Communicate in a variety of mediums
  • Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
  • Manage human resources
  • Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
  • Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
  • Use office technology, software and applications

What Qualifications Do You Bring?


  • Educational Background: You hold a technical high school diploma, complemented by hands-on experience in a leadhand role focused on track maintenance, repair, replacement, and construction.
  • Additional Assets: A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a Civil Technologist’s diploma, along with supervisory experience in a related field, would be an asset.
  • Licensing Requirements: You possess valid non-probationary Province of Ontario class “G” driver’s license and may need to upgrade to an Ontario class ‘D’ license with a ‘Z’ endorsement. You might also use your own vehicle for work location inspections.
  • Expertise: Your application showcases a robust understanding of track and road inspection, construction, maintenance, and repair standards, procedures, and practices, along with a solid grasp of related trades.
  • Leadership: You have the ability to effectively direct and motivate a unionized workforce to achieve objectives.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in computers and relevant software applications, such as word processing, databases, and scheduling tools, is a significant asset.
  • Budgeting: You are familiar with fundamental budgeting principles.
  • Core Skills: You possess strong mathematical, reading, writing, and blueprint comprehension skills.
  • Personal Attributes: You demonstrate sound judgment, organizational skills, interpersonal abilities, and excellent communication skills.
  • Knowledge Requirements: You must have or acquire sound knowledge of TTC policies and procedures and any relevant government legislation.
  • Training: The successful applicant may be required to attend and complete various in-house TTC training courses as defined by management.
  • Human Rights: You 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.
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