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Manager, Project Technical Assurance

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (e.g., engineering, business)
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in quality assurance and design integration for infrastructure projects
  • Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage quality and interface management programs for complex projects
  • Experience working with integrated systems in transit and facilities environments

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for Testing and Commissioning activities, safety certification participation and safety acceptance for Metrolinx Subway Expansion Projects
  • Ensure seamless integration and handover of Metrolinx Subway Expansion projects to TTC Operations
  • Serve as the single point of accountability for safety and assurance, ensuring all assurance evidence is complete and documented
  • Collaborate with TTC Stakeholders to ensure projects are maintainable and fully integrated with existing systems

Key facts

Other skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Analytical Skills
  • Safety Assurance
  • Microsoft Office
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Research
  • Critical Thinking
  • Detail Oriented
  • Time Management

About the company

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) logo

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain

The Toronto Transit Commission has a rich history dating back to 1921. Since that time, the TTC has grown to become North America’s third largest transit system, providing 1.7 million customer journeys every workday, or around 540 million rides per year. The TTC has a proud record for providing safe, reliable transit. Operating across five distinct modes of transportation, the TTC has developed a reputation for excellence in the integration of those modes through well-proven design. A full-service operator, the TTC is capable of undertaking virtually every activity in-house via our 17,000 dedicated and professional employees. Toronto’s transit system should match the experience of living in such a city: a high quality, accessible network that understands what our customers need and delivers what matters most to them. The TTC is committed to delivering a world-class transit system.

Company details

IndustryTransportation, Logistics & Supply Chain
Company size10001

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Job description

 

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 13499 
Number of Vacancies:
Department: Expansion and ATC (20001221) - Transit Expansion Assurance Management (30000551) 
Salary Information:  $140,176.40  -  $175, 284.20
Pay Scale Group:  12SA (CAN/S/J/12SA)
Employment Type:  Regular
New or Existing Vacancy: Existing

Weekly Hours:  35 Off Days:  Saturday / Sunday   Shift:  Day
Posted On: August 11, 2026
Last Day to Apply: August 25, 2026
Reports to: Director, Engineering Management 


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.

 


The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

Career Opportunity

 

Looking for a new opportunity? We are looking for a Manager, Project Technical Assurance to join our team!

What You Will Do

  • The Manager of Project Technical Assurance reports to the Director, Engineering Management.
  • The Manager Project Technical Assurance will be responsible for Testing and Commissioning activities, safety certification participation and safety acceptance for the Metrolinx Subway Expansion Projects.
  • This role ensures the seamless integration and handover of the Metrolinx Subway Expansion projects to TTC Operations.
  • The manager is involved early and continuously throughout each project, providing technical guidance and support.
  • They collaborate with TTC Stakeholders to ensure projects are maintainable and fully integrated with existing systems such as track, traction power, communications, signals, and train control.
  • The manager serves as the single point of accountability for safety and assurance, ensuring that all assurance evidence is complete, validated, documented and prepared for review and approval by TTC Stakeholders and upper management.
  • They provide subject matter expertise in various fields, including track engineering, signal and systems integration, building systems integration, and operations and maintenance coordination.
  • They work closely with Project Directors, Senior Project Managers, and Project Managers to ensure that projects are maintainable, and ready for operational use.
  • The manager collaborates with Metrolinx project delivery and their contractors to develop and execute testing, commissioning, and handover plans, including checklists, schedules, and training materials for TTC Operating groups.
  • They coordinate with TTC Operating groups to ensure any necessary updates to operational procedures are made for the smooth transition of new assets.
  • They coordinate with TTC’s Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) team to ensure all required asset information—such as maintenance manuals, shop drawings, and supplier documentation—is collected and delivered.
  • The manager develops, modifies, or adopts TTC processes and procedures to support Metrolinx and their contractors with the timely and seamless transfer of newly constructed assets into the operational environment.

What Skills Do You Bring

  • Apply analytical skills
  • Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
  • Audit systems, processes, and products
  • Communicate in a variety of mediums
  • Gather information and conduct research
  • Use office technology, software and applications
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the industry and / or sector
  • Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field

What Qualifications Do You Bring

 

  • Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (e.g., engineering, business), combined with extensive experience in project management, project controls, engineering, or construction.
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in quality assurance and design integration for infrastructure projects.
  • Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage quality and interface management programs for complex projects.
  • Experience working with integrated systems in transit and facilities environments, including testing, commissioning, and handover of large-scale facilities.
  • Background in constructing transit-oriented facilities, ideally within active operating environments.
  • Solid understanding of project management principles, processes, and procedures.
  • Familiarity with engineering and construction standards and practices.
  • Familiarity with industry safety standards (Cenelec and MIL) as well as TTC Corporate Standards for engineering, operations and health safety.
  • Able to read and interpret procurement documents and technical drawings, including as-builts, IFCs, foreign prints, and shop drawings.
  • Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate issues, think critically, and recommend solutions to senior leadership.
  • Demonstrated leadership, team collaboration, and client relationship management skills.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Sound judgment and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint) and other relevant software.
  • Knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and accessibility requirements, including disability accommodation for both 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.
  • A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
  • One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
  • A comprehensive benefits 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 Jobs@ttc.ca .  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.

 

 

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