- If you applied for the original posting during the period of April 9, 2026 - May 10, 2026 or May 13, 2026 - May 31, 2026 you need not reapply as all applications will be considered. Thank you.
JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 12256
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Streetcar Maintenance (20000605) - Blacksmith/Welding (30000134)
Salary Information: $48.12 Plus a Skilled Trade Premium of $1.75/hr for all regular hours worked
Pay Scale Group: WG10
Employment Type: Regular (On-Site)
New or Existing Vacancy: Existing
Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Saturday/ Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: July 8, 2026
Last Day to Apply: July 22, 2026
Reports to: Foreperson, Rail Vehicles
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.
Are you seeking a new and exciting job opportunity? We are looking for a Metal Fabricator Fitter to join our team. This position involves working a 40-hour work week, with Day Shift and with Saturday and Sunday as off days.
- Maintain and repair arc, MIG, TIG welding equipment and oxy/acetylene torches, ensuring all tools meet manufacturer and TTC standards.
- Inspect, store, and manage welding consumables to prevent contamination and damage, following CSA, ASME, and other applicable standards.
- Program and process parts for waterjet manufacturing and perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, light repairs, and manage consumable inventory for the waterjet system.
- Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, specifications, and codes to determine fabrication requirements, dimensions, tolerances, and welding needs.
- Prepare detailed material lists for fabrication jobs.
- Plan and sequence assembly steps to minimize waste, distortion, and fabrication time.
- Organize and prepare the workspace for efficient, safe workflow and clear communication.
- Create templates by selecting materials, laying out designs, testing accuracy, and marking identification details.
- Lay out patterns and stretch-outs, including cutting, forming, and bending guides, ensuring finished components meet required tolerances.
- Assemble components using jigs, fixtures, bracing, tack welding, or fasteners to meet drawing and specification requirements.
- Perform welding using approved processes, set up equipment, install consumables, adjust parameters, and verify weld quality to CSA/ASME standards.
- Work with other trades and Technical Support Services to fabricate parts and assemblies for vehicles, shop equipment, heat treated metals, tools, gauges, and machine components.
- Prepare assemblies for shipping or storage by coating, preserving, labeling, bracing, and securing components, and completing required documentation.
- Follow all workplace safety procedures, identify hazards, use PPE properly, handle hazardous materials safely, and maintain a clean work environment in compliance with legislation and TTC policies.
- Utilize a computer terminal/lap top to input and retrieve information for work-related activities; completing own job and time cards and other routine forms, records and reports as required; list material used on special jobs
As a TTC employee, you will promote a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers 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.
- Must hold a valid Metal Fabricator Certificate of Qualification (437A), issued by the Ontario College of Trades.
- Completion of Grade 12 or its recognized equivalent, plus the successful completion of the Metal Fabricator (Fitter) apprenticeship training program.
- You currently have a valid, non-probationary, Province of Ontario class "G" driver's license in good standing.
- Must pass tests that correspond in knowledge, theory and practical requirements of the job.
- Successfully complete a TTC approved Metallurgy course, on own time, within the first year of being in the job.
- Successful candidates must attend and successfully complete TTC training programs for forklift and pallet lift operation, safe use of hoist and overhead cranes, oxyacetylene torch awareness, WHMIS, and respiratory protection.
- This position requires wearing a respirator. Human rights accommodations on the type of respirator may be provided.
- Must complete the American Welding Society (AWS) certifications for MIG, TIG and Stick welding.
- Incumbents must provide and maintain a set of tools as per the TTC’s established tool list. Specialized tools will be provided by the TTC.
- 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 the 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.
