Career Opportunities: Apprentice, Cable and Telephone Technician (11889)

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Career Opportunity

We are currently seeking Apprentice - Cable & Telephone Technicians.  This is a 40 hour work week involving various shifts, various off days and various locations.  Come join our team!

What You Will Do

• Must successfully complete a training program involving progressively more complex electronic work involving the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair work carried out on the Commission's communications cable infrastructure systems including LAN, WAN, computer, fibre optic backbone and multi-pair cable systems.  Cable systems including radiating and non-radiating and fibre optic cables for the subway radio system. fibre and copper cable for supervisory control and data acquisition systems, field remote terminal units, signal remote control systems, signal SRT, surface vehicle control centres, fibre and copper cable for signal field code units
• the work also involves the determination of cable lay-out based on building floor plans, plus the repair of PAX telephone, multi-pair copper, fibre optic and multiplex cables and associated equipment located at track level, and similar voice, Jungle MUX fibre systems, industrial networks and communication devices
• Responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers and/or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (within the area of responsibility) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that they can fully benefit from the TTC as a service-provider and an employer.

What Skills and Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a 2-year Community College Diploma, or higher, in the field of Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Systems/Network Technician or its recognized equivalent 
• Must pass a TTC Cable Technician written apptitude entrance test
• Must possess a valid, non-probationary class G driver’s license
• As a successful candidate, you will be registered with the Ontario College of Trades as a Network Cabling Specialist
• Successful candiates must attend and successfully complete training for the operation of a TTC vehicle, CPR, WHMIS, TTC and Toronto Hydro confined space entry, planned power cuts, limits of approach, lifting devices, scaffold, bucket truck, reel wagon and Subway/SRT Rule Book training
• The above training and standard TTC tests will normally be carried out during the Apprenticeship period
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to 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.
•  One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan. 
•  A comprehensive 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. 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.