Manager, Subway and Scarborough Rapid Transit Track - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Transit Commission

Toronto Transit Commission

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 8126

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department:
Track & Structures Subway Track Supervision

Salary Information:
$123, $154,281.40

Pay Scale Group: 12SA

Employment Type:
Regular

Weekly Hours: 35

Off Days:
Saturday and Sunday

Shift:
Day/Nights

Posted On:
August 25, 2023

Last Day to Apply:
September 5, 2023

Reports to:
Acting Head

Track & Structures

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 Head
Track & Structures

, this position is responsible for ensuring safe track systems through planning, managing, coordinating, scheduling and supervising the inspection, maintenance and construction of existing new or replacement subway and SRT tracks, yards and related right of way components. The incumbent manages the TTC operating and capital track maintenance, construction and rehabilitation programs and budgets and ensures the optimum utilization of all its employees in a safe working environment.

Key Job Functions:

Plans and directs the activities of the Subway and SRT Track section ensuring efficient and effective inspection, maintenance, replacement and construction of subway and SRT track work. in accordance with Rail Maintenance of Assets Policy;
Solving maintenance and rehabilitation problems that not only rehabilitate and maintain to current standards but improve techniques, so that reliability reaches the higher levels required by increased ridership levels associated with automatic train control systems (ATO);
Ensuring the safety of subway and SRT track systems through a comprehensive inspection, defect documentation and maintenance process;
Establishing and maintaining good safety practices as well as ensuring that all work is carried out with due regard for applicable health and safety regulations and legislation;
Developing and implementing plans and procedures for the inspection, maintenance, replacement and construction of track work;
Developing short and long term plans, determining priorities and coordinating work programs to ensure safe, timely and cost effective maintenance, replacement and construction of all track work, road bed and right of way;
Ensuring that the department's track procedures, work methods and job briefings are developed, implemented, followed and kept uptodate in accordance with appropriate industry standards;
Meeting with supervisory staff on a regular basis to provide advice and guidance, and reviewing/inspecting work in progress to ensure that established standards are met;
Coordinating section activities with other sections of the Department and the TTC, particularly in the joint use of workcars and equipment;
Responding to emergency or unforeseen demands by adjusting activities, schedules and workforce; ensuring that contingency plans are in place in the event of emergencies and that properly trained personnel and appropriate resources are available to respond on a timely basis for the effective restoration of normal operations;
Providing technical advice on track maintenance inspection and rehabilitation work;
Keeping abreast of changing technology in track construction, maintenance and repair;
Developing and implementing track maintenance policies and procedures;
Preparing various reports and recommendations related to areas of responsibility;
Ensuring timely resolution of track problems and dealing with emergency situations to minimize interruptions to subway service operations;
Monitors and controls the Track operating and capital budgets.
Participating in the preparation of the section's budget submission; preparing reports relative to budget items (i.e. explaining variances, providing cost estimates, etc.);
Effectively manages the Subway and SRT Track section's human resources and ensures the optimum utilization of all its employees
Representing the Department in dealings with government agencies, contractors, tenants and public utilities;
Performs related duties as assigned;
Participation in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program;
Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Helps to build an inclusive and accessible work and service environment for all employees and customers. Ensures the needs of employees and customers are accommodated in accordance with TTC's commitments and obligation