Apprentice, Substations Electrician (13521)

Career Opportunity

What You Will Do

• Successfully completing an 8000 hour internal TTC Substations & Power Control Electrical training program
• Attaining and maintaining proficiency in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of complex automatic substation equipment, including TTC’s underground electric power transmission cables, distribution transformers, relays, batteries, inverters, motor alternators, electric motors, pumps, switchgear, heating systems, and electrical power supply systems including high voltage (750V+).
• Successfully completing in–house training on the operation of the Power Control Centre which controls the distribution of traction power for subway and surface rail transit services
• Performing work in accordance with the Electrical Safety Authority Code, established TTC regulations, and applicable industrial standards
• Successfully completing other external and internal training programs on systems and equipment are also required, including the Ontario Ministry of Training Universities & Colleges Apprenticeship, the Construction & Maintenance Electrical Certificate of Qualification, Subway/SRT Rule Book, Traction Power Cuts & Isolation training, Work Protection Code, W.H.M.I.S., Confined Space Entry, C.P.R. & Emergency First Aid, Fall Protection and Defensive Driving, and Toronto Hydro training as required.
• Upon successful completion of the training program, graduates will be classified as a Substation Electrician (Grade 1) in Wage Group 12
• 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 the 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

What Skills and Qualifications Do You Bring?

• You must be a Grade 12 graduate (technical program) or its equivalent, or be a qualified Electrician (valid 309-A license)
• You must pass the S/E/C Department’s electrical aptitude test and the Substation electrical aptitude test as part of the selection process.
• You currently have a valid, non-probationary, Province of Ontario class “G” Driver's License in good standing.
• 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.
• 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 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 (416) 393-4570 or [email protected] . Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
• General Prohibition in Hiring Process
• The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses, or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
• The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.
• All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool
• During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.
• You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.
• Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC’s hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.
• Relatives of TTC Employees
• 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.