Carhouse Operations Assistant

Toronto Transit Commission

  • Toronto, ON
  • $61,880-77,368 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 hours ago
JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 11830
Number of Vacancies: 1 and For Future Requirements
Department: Streetcar Maintenance
Salary Information: $61,880.00 - $77,368.20
Pay Scale Group: 5SA
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: September 3, 2025
Last Day to Apply: September 5, 2025
Reports to: Operations ManagerThe Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC's legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC's new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.The full Plan canCareer OpportunityLooking for a new and exciting job opportunity? We are looking for a Carhouse Operations Assistant(s) to join our team!What You Will DoYou will be reporting to the Operations Manager, and you will be responsible for providing general administrative and clerical support services for the Carhouses.This involves the following:
  • You will be responsible for processing payroll for Carhouse employees; co-ordinating contract services at the Carhouses and performing a variety of general office services duties for the various Carhouses.
  • You will also prepare unionized employees' weekly payroll and forwarding the same to Finance Department.
  • You will perform administrative and clerical support services to assist with efficient operation of the carhouses repair work and activities.
  • You will work with the Operational Planner in coordinating the inspection work to coincide with other repair/maintenance work (i.e. SWIS, warranty, retro-fits) to maximize streetcar availability and workforce efficiency.
  • You will be responsible for ordering and receiving carhouse materials, services and office supplies.
  • You will Maintain up-to-date, accurate and complete file documents and records for regulatory compliance i.e. Waste Manifests (Environmental Protection Act), CVOR, etc. setting up, maintaining and updating various central files and computerized databases including Streetcar Maintenance files, environmental spill reports, dispatch sheets, sign in/change off reports, labour, etc., compiling information upon request and ensuring correspondence is filed appropriately; assisting with various activities related to the Departmental contracts
  • You will be responsible to keep the Operations Manager informed of all developments and urgent matters.
As a TTC employee you are 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 (if applicable and within their 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 and you will also be participating in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.What Skills Do You Bring
  • Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
  • Create, document, and manage information and records
  • Use office technology, software and applications
  • Maintain documentation and historical records
What Qualifications Do You Bring
  • Your education will consist of a completed secondary diploma or have a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
  • Additionally, a post-secondary education in a relevant discipline, is an asset.
  • Your application will reveal sound knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, practices and equipment.
  • Your application will also reveal knowledge of computers and proficiency in computerized applications related to the work (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) and possess good keyboarding skills.
  • Your application will reveal good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
  • You must have a valid, non-probationary, Province of Ontario class “G” driver's license to drive to different Carhouses.
  • Sound knowledge of Carhouse procedures and terminology would be beneficial.
  • In addition, you must have or must acquire a sound knowledge of TTC, Group and Departmental policies, procedures and practices relating to the work. This includes a sound knowledge of the department's purchasing practices and procedures; sections of the Collective Agreement relevant to the work (i.e. issuance of clothing, safety shoe allowance, vacation entitlement, lieu days, overtime, leave of absence, etc.) and other practices (i.e. absenteeism control); and the Vehicle Maintenance System and the On-Line Attendance Reporting System.
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.
  • One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of the 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 EDIThe 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 (416) 393-4570. 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.

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