| Job Information: Co-op position available at the TTC. It will be a great opportunity for MIE students with an interest in the NDE field. Interested students are asked to email their resumes to (iandit@mie.utoronto.ca) before September 24, 2024. |
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| Job Title | Non-Destructive Testing Co-op Student – Track |
| Department | Track & Structures |
| Pay Range | $24.33 to $29.16 |
| Additional Requirements | The position is safety sensitive and will require a medical and a drug test as required by our Fitness for Duty Policy. |
| Target Programs | Mechanical Engineering Technician – Non-Destructive Evaluation |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Work-term length | 12 months |
| Work Mode | On-site (Bay Subway Station) |
| Job Posting Deadline | September 24, 2024 |
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third-largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud. The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned with its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar, and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service, and courtesy."
At the TTC, our Early Talent programs provide students with the opportunity to work alongside experts on exciting projects, gain an understanding of the transit industry, develop in-demand skills and experiences, and get an early start on their careers. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on Toronto’s transit!
General Accountability
You will be part of the Non-Destructive Testing crew responsible for providing monitoring of the Toronto Transit Commission's rail systems including the Subway and Scarborough Rapid Transit line.
Job Responsibilities
The work will involve:
- Assisting in the daily testing of rail and trackwork using a variety of ultrasonic, eddy current, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant equipment.
- Setting up, calibrating, adjusting, maintaining, cleaning, and confirming the accuracy of the test instruments.
- Accurately recording test results, and entering data in databases and information systems.
- Assisting in the planning and preparation of test programs.
Skills, Education & Experience
- Be knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Possess sound judgment, and strong communication skills and be thorough in your approach to inspections and testing.
- Experience in non-destructive testing (UT, EC, MPI, LPI) and/or weld inspection would be an asset.
- A current Ontario G-class driver's license would be an asset.
Additional Requirements
- The work requires someone who can follow established procedures and is meticulous in their approach.
- The fieldwork requires strict adherence to safety rules and regulations with routine work in a subway tunnel environment (dark, dusty, confined areas) with trains running.
- The successful candidate must be able to pass the TTC's in-house training program to gain access to track-level work.
- The physical component involves regular lifting of equipment, climbing, and extensive walking.
- This position is designated Safety-Sensitive under the TTC’s Fitness for Duty Policy. You will be required to pass a medical assessment and drug test as part of the certification process.
- Students will be required to complete a criminal background check during the onboarding stage, satisfactory results will be required.
PLEASE NOTE: Transportation will be provided via a TTC Employee Pass.
The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism, and inclusion in the delivery of its services and 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 LGBTQ(IA+) 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
