Manager, Vehicle Programs Rams - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 7430

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department:
Innovation & Sustainability Services Engineering Services

Salary Information:
$111, $139,867.00

Pay Scale Group: 11SA

Employment Type:
Regular

Weekly Hours: 35

Off Days:
Saturday and

Sunday Shift:
Day

Posted On:
March 20, 2023

Last Day to Apply:
March 27, 2023

Reports to:
Director, Engineering Services

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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General Accountability

Reporting to the Director, Engineering Services, the Manager, Vehicle Programs RAMS has responsibility for managing, planning, directing, staffing, controlling and organizing the activities of the RAMS unit in the Engineering Services group, with due regard for operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.

This work includes providing either general administrative or specific technical guidance to Engineering staff charged with support of vehicles and related equipment.

This position requires the incumbent to be available to provide support and guidance to maintenance staff on a 24-hour basis as required.

Key Job Functions

Participating in the development of annual Goals and Objectives, appropriate operating and maintenance of an efficient organizational structure to implement the aforementioned in the RAMS group.

Ensuring timely reporting of financial and performance results, including any significant safety, security, cost, human resources or other engineering issues to the Director, Engineering Services, or other Senior Managers as appropriate.

Making responsible and technically sound Engineering decisions regarding broadly stated objectives, soundness of work methods and approach, and policy adherence; keeping abreast of industry activities and technological developments related to area of responsibility.

Designing and introducing Engineered solutions to be incorporated in new vehicle specification and vehicle rebuild scope and procedures.

Reviewing performance records of vehicle equipment with respect to reliability, maintenance, cost, etc., and conducting tests as necessary to recommend changes to existing vehicles and/or future procurement.

Establishing Engineering drawing standards and procedures, ensuring adherence of implementation to design; participating in the assessment of the condition of vehicles, directing engineering efforts and managing major system replacement programs with respect to repair, maintenance, and overhaul of rail vehicles.

Directing vehicle acceptance programs and participating in design review, testing, commissioning and inspection activities.
Designing Engineered solutions to address vehicle and sub-system equipment problems.

Ensuring the security and maintenance of a technical library and records as related to TTC's vehicles and an Engineering laboratory as related to component validation, quality control and prototyping.

Ensuring the timely preparation, distribution and update of vehicle overhaul and parts manuals and drawings.

Ensuring accountability at management and professional levels, development of technical and supervisory competence and participation in the succession planning process for the RAMS section; providing Engineering stamp approval (PEO) as required.

Substituting for the Director, Engineering Services in his/her absence.

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 their area of responsibility) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that can fully benefit from the TTC as a service-provider and an employer.

Skills:
Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
Audit systems, processes, and products
Manage human resources
Manage projects
Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
Secure and manage fiscal resources
Education and Experience

Completion of University Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, combined with several years of directly related engineering experience working with transportation or transit vehicles.

Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario is mandatory.
Additional Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of the mechanical or electrical engineering discipline.
Strong technical design skills particularly in regard to urban rail transit vehicles and their related mechanical, electr