Project Coordinator

Department: Operational Safety and Planning (20000715) - Sr.

Mgr & Staff Ops Safety and Planning (30000559)

Salary Information: $115,570.00 - $144,526.20

Employment Type: Temporary (end date approx.

December 2027), On-site

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturdays & Sundays Shift: Day

Reports to: Senior Manager, Operational Safety and Planning

The 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.

Are you seeking a new career opportunity?

We are looking for a Project Coordinator to join our team on a temporary basis for 12 months!

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the incumbent is responsible for planning and coordinating subway and surface closure/diversions that will impact transit services with both internal and external stakeholders during the construction phases associated with the Provincial Subway Program Expansion Projects, which include the Yonge North Extension (YNSE), Scarborough Subway Extension (SSE), and the Ontario Line (OL). This position will also coordinate GO expansion works in conjunction with TTC’s state-of-good-repair programs and capital projects. The role will also ensure Subway and Streetcar infrastructure resources and requirements are met to accommodate the construction phases of these programs, ensuring they are implemented and maintained in accordance with TTC's goals and objectives in an efficient and cost effective manner.

This also involves:

• Leads, manages and coordinates a variety of projects and contracts for the Group.
• Provides project budget and schedule management support.
• Manage consultants, suppliers, and in-house design assignments.

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.

• Use office technology, software and applications
• Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal communications through various media
• Facilitate group discussions and activities
• Manage conflict

• Your education includes a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (Business Administration or Engineering) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent;
• Your application demonstrates a knowledge of engineering designs/principles along with knowledge of construction related practices, codes, standards and regulations and project management concepts involving several fields;
• You also have knowledge of procurement/contracting principles, the development of contract documents, and the tender evaluation/award process;
• You have the ability to read and interpret technical drawing and specifications;
• Good understanding of technical matters related to engineered products/equipment, construction services and engineering/construction issues including sources for material supplies and services;
• Knowledge of property law, union and trade agreements and construction contracts;
• Knowledge of project management concepts and practices involving several technical fields;
• Knowledge of cost control and scheduling techniques;
• Knowledge of public transit operations;
• Sound judgement; well-developed analytical, administrative and leadership skills; excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to develop and implement procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness of section/department operations;
• Proficiency in the use of computer based scheduling systems and other computerized applications related to the work (e.g. STARs, Maximo, Excel, etc.);
• Ability to be tactful, diplomatic and possess a high degree of interpersonal skills to communicate and deal with people effectively in difficult and stressful situations;
• Able to direct and motivate and supervise TTC personnel and contract employees to achieve project completion.

• 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.

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.

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.