Company: Toronto Transit Commission

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $124706.4 – 155846.6 per year

Job date: Sat, 21 Jun 2025 07:55:32 GMT

Job description: JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 11431
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Capital Project Delivery Office (20001211) – Capital Project Delivery Office (30000448)
Salary Information: $124,706.40 – $155,846.60
Pay Scale Group: 11SA
Employment Type: Regular (Hybrid)
Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: June 19, 2025
Last Day to Apply: June 25, 2025
Reports to: Manager, Project OfficeThe 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 Project Manager, Communications to join our team!What You will DoReporting to the Manager – Project Office, you will be responsible for implementing and managing projects in a multi-year Capital Program from inception, planning, design, procurement and construction through commissioning to completion in accordance with the TTC’s budget, schedule, and quality assurance requirements. You will coordinate project teams comprised of multi-discipline TTC resources, consultants and other third-party agencies including City departments, in the project’s planning, design, procurement and construction phases through to its commissioning and close-out phases.Other responsibilities of your role will include:

• Preparing, coordinating and presenting project identification, scope, design, justification and budget to relevant stakeholders for approval
• Preparing detailed plans/schedules of implementation activities
• Directing the activities of staff and coordinating with in-house construction staff from other sections and departments, and external contractors
• Delivering projects in accordance with approved budgets, schedules, objectives, and quality assurance requirements
• Monitoring project progress against the project plan, requirements, quality measures and milestones, and taking action to resolve deficiencies and deviations
• Managing on-site construction, testing and commissioning work to ensure that project requirements are met
• Preparing daily or regular reports; ensuring timely reporting of schedule, financial, safety, human resources and other key project management issues to management
• Initiating project reviews with stakeholders on a regular basis and implement necessary scope, budget and schedule changes
• Reviewing all project schedules to identify conflicts for resources between projects and mitigating and adjusting schedules/milestones based on project priorities
• Ensuring projects adhere to schedules, contractual agreements, budgets, policies, and regulations
• Reviewing and commenting on various legal agreements that the TTC enters into with third parties
• Preparing and presenting project updates to senior management, the Commission, City and other officials

As a TTC employee, you will be responsible for promoting a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. You will provide leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers 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. 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
• Apply analytical skills
• Manage projects
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Understand the organization’s fiscal environment
• Manage human resources

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Your educational background will consist of the completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (i.e. Communications Engineering) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Your registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario is considered an asset.
• Your certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or your ability to obtain PMP certification within twelve (12) months from commencement of this position is a requirement.
• Your application will reveal your progressive experience in the areas of communications project and engineering management of communications systems and/or large multi-disciplinary projects.
• You will have thorough knowledge of current communications engineering principles and practices combined with a comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and practices including familiarity with conceptual planning, and current scheduling and expenditure analyses systems.
• In addition, you will have comprehensive knowledge of communication systems and components, construction contract law, construction methods and processes, contract administration, as well as pertinent Acts and Regulations (i.e. Construction Lien Act, OH&S Act, applicable codes and standards that govern electrical design for buildings such as the National Building Code of Canada, the Ontario Building Code, the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, the Electrical Safety Authority regulations, etc.), and local trade and TTC union contract rules.
• You will also have sound knowledge of business administration, fiscal and human resources policies, and legislation/regulations regarding safety, human rights, employment, etc.
• You will have the ability to maintain effective work relationships with multi-discipline teams through recognizing and evaluating issues and problems, and formulating solutions.
• Your sound judgement, highly developed management, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills will be invaluable in this position.
• Additionally, you will have excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Your strong negotiation and mediation skills for the successful resolution of contract claims are essential.
• Your excellent working knowledge of personal computers and computerized applications related to the work will be required.
• Your possession of a valid, non-probationary Province of Ontario class “G” Driver’s License is also required.
• As a Project Manager, Communications, you will be required to successfully complete relevant Rule Book and Work Protection Code Certifications, including recertification as appropriate.

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.
• The Capital Project Delivery Office operates in a hybrid work environment, combining remote work with in-office collaboration. Team members are typically expected to work from our Hillcrest location (1138 Bathurst Street, Toronto) a minimum of three days in week #1, and 2 days in week #2.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of 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.