Design Review Technologist

at  Toronto Transit Commission

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 10187
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Engineering (20000108) - Technical Review (30000241)
Salary Information: $83,192.20 - $104,013.00
Pay Scale Group: 8SA
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: October 7, 2024
Last Day to Apply: October 21, 2024
Reports to: Manager - Technical Review
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.

WHAT SKILLS DO YOU BRING?

• Audit systems, processes, and products
• Apply analytical skills
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Communicate in a variety of mediums

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU BRING?

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (e.g. Architectural or Engineering Technology), along with related, progressive experience, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Good knowledge of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical design disciplines and their interrelationships, especially as related to a transit environment.
• Good knowledge of construction practices including applicable codes, standards and regulations.
• Good knowledge of engineering design office practices and technical records management procedures.
• Good technical knowledge in the area of technical specification writing, tendering process, and construction contract documents.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), as well as detailed knowledge of Bentley Microstation CADD software which would normally be obtained through extensive drafting experience.

Coordinates the technical review of design submissions, for Metrolinx and TTC Projects under the Alternative Funding (Design-Build) Model and subject to the Project Master Agreements with Metrolinx. Ensuring design documents are reviewed for technical adequacy and quality control in a timely manner. Ensuring the TTC design standards and operational requirements are met. Demonstrates behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) 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. Participates in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.