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The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:\nVision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.\nMission: 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.\nThe full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.\nCareer Opportunity\nWe are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in our Rail Cars and Shops - Subway Operations Department within the T1, TR & Workcar Engineering section!\nReporting to the Assistant Manager, Vehicle Maintenance Engineering, this role provides specialized electrical engineering expertise for subway transit vehicles.\nYou will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving complex electrical engineering issues, developing and updating technical specifications, conducting comprehensive testing and analysis, and preparing detailed technical reports.\nThe incumbent will assume professional accountability for electrical design work in accordance with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) requirements and collaborate with external vendors, consultants, and agencies to address complex technical challenges and support vehicle engineering initiatives.\nWhat You Will Do\nInvestigating and diagnosing complex electrical engineering problems and recommending cost effective solutions;\nPreparing new and/or modifying existing technical specifications and test procedures;\nCo-ordinating internal and external engineering services in order to ensure acceptable standards of performance and reliability; \nMaking recommendations for changes in design, or developing new concepts of design to meet given requirements; \nCo-ordinating and supervising the comprehensive testing of new and existing vehicles; \nAnalyzing and interpreting the data obtained; modifying test procedures or developing new procedures as required;\nMonitoring and analyzing vehicle reliability data and formulating programs to improve vehicle reliability;\nPerforming failure analysis studies in order to determine the cause of failure and providing an engineered solution;\nAnalyzing contractors' tenders and making recommendations;\nAssisting vehicle procurement groups and vehicle builders/designers in improving performance of both new and existing vehicles;\nProviding professional expertise regarding important technical matters, and making recommendations as to the most cost effective solutions;\nVerifying and approving electrical engineering drawings as a Professional Engineer;\nPreparing engineering and Commission Reports;\nWorking on special projects as assigned.\nWhat Skills Do You Bring?\nPlan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals\nApply analytical skills\nCommunicate in a variety of mediums\nUse office technology, software and applications\nManage projects\nUnderstand and apply relevant laws and regulations\nDemonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field\nWhat Qualifications Do You Bring?\nCompletion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree (Electrical Engineering) or combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.\nRegistration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is mandatory\nA comprehensive knowledge of the electrical engineering discipline combined with a strong knowledge of project management concepts and practices and have the ability to carry out and/or co-ordinate projects and studies. \nMust have in depth knowledge of vehicle testing procedures/programmes, rotary machines and all associated electrical/electronic controls and quality control concepts. \nMust be conversant with electrically/electronically actuated pneumatic and hydraulic systems and principles. \nMust possess sound judgement plus excellent design technical, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal communication and report writing skills. \nRequires a strong knowledge of the electrical, electronic and electro-mechanical equipment associated with urban transit subway vehicles as well as the various maintenance engineering support functions necessary for the maintenance of the Commission's fleet. \nWhat We Offer\nCommitment 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.\nOne of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.\nA comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.\nSupport 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. \nThis position is designated as Safety-Sensitive, Specified Management or Designated Executive under the TTC’s Fitness for Duty Policy. If you do not currently hold a designated position, you will be required to pass a drug test as part of the certification process.\nCommitment to EDI\nThe 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  . Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.\nGeneral Prohibition in Hiring Process\nThe 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:\nThe 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.\nAll information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool\nDuring any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.\nYou will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.\nShould 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.\nRelatives of TTC Employees\nThe 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. 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