Formwork Carpenter - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

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    JOB INFORMATION
    Requisition ID: 8952
    Number of Vacancies: 1
    Department: Track & Structures Structure Maintenance
    Salary Information: $42.35 Plust a $1.25/hr Skilled Trades Premium for all Regular Hours Worked
    Pay Scale Group: 0010 (CAN/C/E/0010)
    Employment Type: Regular
    Weekly Hours: 40, Off Days: Friday and Saturday Shift: Night
    Posted On: March 8, 2024
    Last Day to Apply: March 31, 2024
    Reports to: Supervisor Structure Maintenance

    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."

    What You Will Do

    • You will perform a wide variety of moderately complex carpentry duties necessary to construct, repair, renovate, and maintain structural woodwork such as concrete forms, shoring, hoarding; building temporary framework, stairs, doors, partitions, walls, ceilings, etc.
    • The work will also involve a variety of routine construction, maintenance and repair work performed on bridge structures, tunnel structures, elevated guideways, retaining walls, slabs, etc.
    • The Formwork Carpenter may from time to time, perform maintenance and repair work duties, such as structure cleaning, abrasive blast cleaning, core drilling, steel and concrete repairs, concrete removals and concrete placement and finishing.
    • This is a 40 hour work week, involving night shifts with Thursday/Friday off-days.
    • Demonstrates behaviours 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 and Qualifications Do You Bring?

    • You require a valid Certificate of Qualification as a General Carpenter issued by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, normally obtained through Grade 12 education, plus the successful completion of the apprenticeship training program or its equivalent for the Carpentry trade. You must have practical experience and knowledge specific to the construction of concrete forms/shoring including material selection, pour stop bulkheads, expansion joints, specialized anchoring hardware and placement of reinforcing steel that would normally be obtained through approximately 12 months of related experience. You also require a valid non-probationary Class "G" Province of Ontario Driver's Licence.
    • As the successful candidate, you will be required to attend and successfully complete various TTC in-house training programs including DZ driver's licence certification.

    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.