JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 13154
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Materials Management (20000009) - Central Stores - Hillcrest Complex (30000282)
Salary Information: $100,110.40 - $125,153.60
Pay Scale Group: 08SA (CAN/S/K/08SA)
Employment Type: Regular
New or Existing Vacancy: Existing
Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: June 24, 2026
Last Day to Apply: July 2, 2026
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.
We have a great opportunity for an Area Supervisor (Warehouse) in our Materials Management with strong supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
As the Area Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising the daily operations of your assigned work location(s). This involves ensuring appropriate materials management practices and principles are in place to protect the TTC’s assets while providing the materials and parts necessary to support ongoing operations. Daily functions include overseeing and managing the labour for the stocking, storing and issuing materials and parts to various TTC locations, divisions or Material Management customers, filing and maintaining records, supervising unionized employees, maintaining data in the ERP system, overseeing stock discrepancies, performing inventory control counts and participating in budget activities for the assigned area.
In addition, you will be responsible for monitoring the performance measures of their assigned location(s) and taking appropriate action for adhering to these; including liaising with the Inventory Planning section, internal and external manufacturing and user representatives to ensure expectations are met and appropriate inventory levels/re-order points are set and maintained; ensuring the security of the stores areas; ensuring the proper operating condition of the store including materials handling equipment; ensuring completion of various monthly reports; and performing other related duties as assigned.
Coordinating the delivery of inventory parts to end user departments with the other Material Management Area Supervisors at the Shipping/Receiving/Distribution work location, and ensuring timely delivery of regular consumption parts and emergency orders. Investigating, reconciling and adjusting stock discrepancies and forecasting future material needs, planning inventory levels and establishing safety stock to ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained
As the incumbent, you may be required to be on call coverage on weekends (available 24/5 minimum). As well, participate in the JHSC (Joint Health & Safety Committee) as instructed by management.
You will promote a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Helps to build an inclusive and accessible work and service environment for all employees and customers. Ensures the needs of employees and customers are accommodated 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.
- Completion of post-secondary education (Community College Diploma or University Degree) in a relevant discipline, or the equivalent with progressively responsible experience in job related functions.
- Sound knowledge of materials management and materials handling principles, methods and practices relating to the ordering, receiving, issuing, storing and management of materials
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills along with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to supervise a unionized workforce is required
- Ability to motivate and assess a skilled unionized workforce, and to administer discipline in accordance with the Collective Agreement and TTC policies
- Must become thoroughly conversant with all aspects of the TTC’s Stores operations, including inventory management, purchasing procedures and materials stocked relating to the operation of the assigned work location
- A valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence and will be required to use own automobile to travel to various locations
- Availability for on call coverage as required and ability to report to various work locations and shifts intermittently as required
- Previous Supervisory experience would be an asset
- Certification in APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society and/or CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) would be an asset
- Must have or must acquire knowledge of departmental policies and procedures applicable to the work performed
- Must have or rapidly acquire a thorough knowledge of the ATU, Local 113 Collective Agreement and Maintenance Seniority Regulations and relevant government legislation or regulations
- The incumbent will also be required to complete various courses in effective supervision, and other courses related to the work
Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
Apply analytical skills
Communicate in a variety of mediums
Audit systems, processes, and products
Use office technology, software and applications
Manage conflict
Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging, representation 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 or
[email protected] . 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.
