Apprentice, Radio Technician - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Transit Commission

Toronto Transit Commission

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 7954

Number of Vacancies: 4 + Future Vacancies

Department:
Signal/Electrical/Communication Communications

Salary Information:
$ $41.49

Pay Scale Group:
AP19 (CAN/B/F/AP19)

Employment Type:
Regular

Weekly Hours: 40,

Off Days:
Various

Shift:
Various

Posted On:
July 5, 2023

Last Day to Apply:
July 10, 2023

Reports to:
Foreperson

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA.

Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud.

The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy.

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JOB INFORMATION:

We are currently seeking Apprentice Radio Technicians. These positions are on a 40hour workweek, involving rotating shifts and offdays. The reporting locations will vary as dictated by management. Upon successful completion of the training program, you will be classified as a Radio Technician, (Grade 1) in Wage Group 13.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

As an apprentice, you will follow and must successfully complete a training program involving progressively more complex

- electrical/electronic work for the installation, testing, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of a variety of electrical/electronic communications equipment such as fixed and mobile radio systems, car to wayside systems, digital video recording equipment, closed circuit T.V., inter-office communication sets, public address systems, fire and burglar alarms, audio recording devices, pagers, etc.

Utilize sophisticated test equipment such as Radio and System analyzers, to troubleshoot and diagnose faults in complex solid state circuitry with varying power supplies and voltages
Treat passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensure 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
The work may be carried out in a shop/yard environment, on vehicles, in subway stations and tunnels or at any Commission property where repairs may be required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Training normally obtained through completion of a Community College graduation diploma (minimum 2 years) in the field of electronics
Must pass the Plant Maintenance Department's communications test
Must have a valid nonprobationary class "G" Driver's license
Must also attend and successfully complete training course for C.P.R., W.H.M.I.S, and Subway/SRT Rule Book training
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Canadian Fire Alarm Association certificate
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.

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.