Quality Assurance Engineer - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

Description

*If you applied for the original posting during the period of February 15, 2024 to March 3, 2024 you need not reapply as all applications will be considered. Thank you.

JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 9047
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Track & Structures Track & Structure Engineering
Salary Information: $88, $110,401.20
Pay Scale Group: 9SA
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: April, 16, 2024
Last Day to Apply: April 30, 2024
Reports to: Senior Engineer - Design and Standards

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."

Career Opportunity

A great career opportunity within our Track & Structures team. Come join our team at this exciting time

What You Will Do

The incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program for Track Asset Condition Management, Track Measuring Tools, Incoming Inspections, and Rehabilitation/Capital projects. The incumbent is also responsible for monitoring, and coordinating quality control to ensure adherence to safety, maintenance and design standards/guidelines. The job will be responsible for assisting Senior Engineers with quality assurance and quality control related tasks, as assigned. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to provide frontline engineering support to the night shift (e.g. regarding an installation issue) and/or carry out a variety of technical inspections and projects as required.

This involves:

• Preparing/reviewing various reports and making recommendations;
• Coordinating and conducting on-site measurements and inspections to verify data accuracy;
• Providing input towards the development and review of all contracts, submittals (shop drawings, Operations and Maintenance manuals), quality related work methods and procedures;
• Making recommendations to improve work methods/procedures as well as the overall efficiency, safety, and cost effectiveness of section operations;
• Liaising with the Track Maintenance section to assist with evaluation and implementation of new track construction and maintenance products/procedures;
• Liaising and coordinating with Materials and Procurement and other departmental end-users to ensure required incoming inspections are performed in a timely manner;
• Performing incoming component/material inspections and measurements to ensure compliance to drawings and specifications;
• Generating inspection reports and ensuring closure of non-conformance reports (NCRs);
• Preparing various progress reports, status reports, work breakdown analyses, procedures and Quality Alerts;
• May be required to set up work zones and perform/monitor power cuts to facilitate work at track level, including contractors' work;
• 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 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 Do You Bring?

• Audit systems, processes, and products
• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
• Apply analytical skills
• Communicate in a variety of mediums

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a University Degree in Civil and/or Mechanical Engineering, or in a related engineering discipline, combined with several years of related experience in quality assurance and reliability.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• Sound knowledge of civil and/or mechanical engineering principles, methods and practices relating to railway track;
• Sound knowledge of, and/or exposure to, quality control and reliability concepts, management, rail technology and work environment,
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 (or similar) concepts and practices;
• Ability to co-ordinate the work of others;
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving abilities, sound judgement, combined with effective interpersonal, verbal/written communication and technical report writing skills;
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with programs used to gather, analyze and report data (i.e. spreadsheets, databases, word processing, etc.);
• A valid Province of Ontario Class 'G' driver's licence;
• 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.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• 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 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.