JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 13525
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Safety And Environment (20000013) - Emergency Management & Fire Safety (30000020)
Salary Information: $115,570.00 - $144,526.20
Pay Scale Group: 10SA
Employment Type: Temporary until October 1, 2027
New or Existing Vacancy: New vacancy
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: August 11, 2026
Last Day to Apply: August 20, 2026
Reports to: Manager, Emergency 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
Our Safety and Environment Department is seeking a Senior Emergency Planner to join their team!
What You Will Do
Reporting to the Director, Emergency Management and Fire Safety, the position supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the TTC’s emergency management corporate program, including policies, processes, systems, activities and training and exercise programs. The position supports integration of the emergency management program with related disciplines such as business continuity, fire safety, enterprise risk management, and health, safety and environment, to enhance overall enterprise resilience across the TTC.
The incumbent actively partners with internal and external stakeholders, emergency services, public and private sector partners, and various levels of government to enable effective and consistent delivery of the TTC’s emergency management corporate program, and to promote emergency readiness, capability and the overall profile of the program. Advises and supports internal stakeholders, in particular the assigned departments, on matters pertaining to emergency management. Supports development of contingency plans for upcoming planned events in the community that may impact the TTC, and incident response planning with stakeholders when crises arise. Serves in a key emergency management role during major incidents and emergencies, representing the TTC.
As an observing member of relevant governance forums, the incumbent provides necessary advice and administrative support to enable effective functioning.
What Skills Do You Bring?
- Communicate in a variety of mediums
- Assess and manage corporate risk
- Identify and minimize risk of Health and Safety issues
- Demonstrate knowledge of the industry and / or sector
- Apply analytical skills
- Use office technology, software and applications
- Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
- Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
What Qualifications Do You Bring?
- Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in Emergency Management or related field, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
- Several years of progressive emergency management experience in a complex, multi stakeholder environment.
- Knowledge of standards such as CSA Z1600 and relevant legislation (e.g., Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act).
- Experience developing emergency management programs, policies, plans, and exercises.
- Experience supporting or managing critical incidents in dynamic, ambiguous environments.
- Knowledge of enterprise risk management, business continuity, and health, safety & environment.
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and customer service skills.
- Project management capability and ability to work independently.
- Proficiency with presentations, databases, spreadsheets, and digital emergency management tools.
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) International Association of Emergency Managers, Associate Business Continuity
- Professional (ABCP) DRII or Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute (CBCI) are an asset.
- Experience with Transit Emergency Management programs is an asset.
- IMS 300 or experience deemed to be equivalent gained through experience or teaching emergency management courses are an asset.
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.
- 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.
