A message from TTC CEO Rick Leary

I want to begin my first weekly message of 2024 with a Happy New Year to everyone! I hope everyone managed to get some rest over the holiday season. 

We have a lot planned for this year as we continue to transform and modernize the TTC. I look forward to all that we’ll achieve together to keep our great city moving

Announcing our United Way fundraising total

This morning, I was joined by TTC Chair Jamaal Myers, ATU Local 113 Executive Vice President Angie Clark, and TTC/United Way Campaign Co-Chair Kathy Wyeth to present United Way Greater Toronto with a $678,252.43 donation raised by employees and pensioners.

My thanks to each and every person whose generosity will play a crucial role in supporting the United Way’s work across the city. Our employees have a strong and enduring commitment to the communities we serve. Your caring nature, your concern and your generosity are on display every day in the work you do. This is a remarkable example of that.

In further displays of TTC generosity over the holiday season, we collected 12,000 cans of soup for the Veterans Association Food Bank and over 10,000 toys through our popular Stuff-the-Bus events held around the city. Donations were made to organizations, such as Parkdale Peace Project, SickKids, Abuse Hurts, Community Place Hub, BGC Dovercourt and Progress Place.

Thanks to Recreation Council volunteers and all participants for sharing joy and support to children and youth who need it most.

Bus service back at Broadview

It was great to see bus service return to Broadview Station starting last week. The TTC is now in the final phase of work to upgrade the overhead network in preparation for streetcars returning to the station in the coming months. My thanks to everyone for their hard work and collaboration with our City partners to complete this critical state-of-good-repair project.

Get involved

Share your Lunar New Year celebrations

Are you celebrating the Lunar New Year? Tell us how you’ll be recognizing the Lunar New Year by sending us a photo and brief description of your celebration to MyTTCWeekly@ttc.ca to be featured in the MyTTC | Weekly, MyTTC | SAP Jam and the MyTTC | Now TVs. You can also share your photos from last year. Please send in your content by Monday, January 29, with the subject line, “Lunar New Year.”

Join a TTC facility tour

TTC facility tours are back this year! Sign up for your chance for a behind-the-scenes look at what the TTC has to offer. The 2024 Hillcrest tour dates for FACTOUR1 (Gunn, Streetcar Way and Subway Operations Buildings tours) are posted in the MyTTC course calendar. Visit MyTTC | SAP Jam for more information.

Pre-register for TTC's RocketSpiel

TTC's RocketSpiel returns for 2024. Join a fun day of curling in support of United Way. This year's event will be on March 16 and is open to those working in the transit and transportation industry.

Pre-registration is open until January 19, 2024.

Welcome 2024 Winter Co-op Students

This week, the TTC welcomed its 2024 Winter Co-op Students. Students will be working with various departments across the organization. We’re looking forward to their fresh perspective on the TTC. 

If you see any new faces, feel free to introduce yourself! 

If you would like to hire a co-op student for your team, please reach out to the Early Talent Lead Aman Sehgal at Aman.Sehgal@ttc.ca to learn more.

Coach Technician Rob Gravel celebrates retirement

On December 22, 2023, Coach Technician Rob Gravel celebrated his retirement after over 28 years of service.

Pictured above, Rob with his colleagues at Eglinton Garage.

Congrats Rob, and thank you for your service!

TTC employees receive discounts to Mark's for the rest of the year

TTC employees can use this digital discount card from Mark's for 10 per cent off until December 2025. The card can be used at any location and must be presented with a TTC ID card. 

You can find tons of great deals like this one on the TTC Recreation Council's page on MyTTC | SAP Jam.

Employee spotlight

Samina Choghtai - Supervisor, Customer Service, Wheel-Trans

Meet Samina Choghtai, a dedicated Wheel-Trans Customer Service Supervisor. Since joining the TTC in March 2022, Samina has also held the role of Supervisor in Wheel-Trans Reservations. 

Samina’s commitment to creating an accessible transit system reflects her passion for the transportation industry, cultivated from a young age. Samina sees transit as a lifeline for millions of Torontonians, connecting them to various opportunities and possibilities.

With a bachelor of arts from the University of Toronto, Samina brings a wealth of knowledge in global business relations and ethics, enhancing her ability to communicate effectively with diverse customers.

She values and appreciates being able to work in a multicultural city, and it is one of her favorite parts about working in Toronto. Her journey at the TTC showcases her dedication to fostering an inclusive and efficient transit system for all.

Outside of work, Samina enjoys spending quality time with her family.

Know someone you'd like to see featured in an Employee Spotlight?

Nominate TTC employees by e-mailing MyTTCWeekly@ttc.ca.

Mark your calendar

Events and observances from January 15-28, 2024

January - Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Tamil Heritage Month

January 15 - Makar Sankranti (Hinduism)

January 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 15 - No Name Calling Week begins

January 19 - No Name Calling Week ends

January 21 - World Religion Day

January 24 - Bell Let's Talk Day

January 24 - Tu BiShvat ends (Judaism)

January 24 - World Day for African American and Afro-descendant People

January 27 - International Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 27 - National Family Literacy Day

See a list of all the 2024 statutory holidays for non-union employees.

See all the 2024 observances in this year's desk calendar.

Looking to include a date in Mark Your Calendar? Email us at MyTTCWeekly@ttc.ca.

| Employee Career Centre

New TTC internal job postings

At the TTC, we are committed to helping you reach your professional goals through internal promotion and transfer opportunities. The Employee Career Centre allows current employees to apply for any available position.

The TTC is committed to fostering a positive workplace culture with a workforce that is representative of the communities it serves. Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, the TTC encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodation is available for applicants of all abilities throughout the recruitment process.

New positions available:

CEO's Office

• Senior Advisor, Business Continuity and Resilience (Req I.D. 8852)
• Safety Technician (Req I.D. 8808)

Corporate Services

• Storeperson (Req I.D. 8495)
• Category Manager - Construction (Req I.D. 8049)
• Category Manager - Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project (Req ID. 6344)
• Manager, Server Technology (Req I.D. 8407)
• Community Liaison Officer (Req I.D. 8844)
• Category Manager - Fleet Vehicles (Req I.D. 8534)

Engineering, Construction and Expansion

• Design Draftsperson, Electrical (Req I.D. 8812)
• Senior Engineer, Mechanical (Req I.D. 8351)
• Design Draftsperson, Power (Req I.D. 8813)

Innovation and Sustainability

• Senior Engineer, Systems (Req I.D. 8175)

Transportation and Vehicles

• Transit Operator (Req I.D. 8282)
• Garage Foreperson (Req I.D. 8868)

For more information and a list of all current job postings, visit the Employee Career Centre on MyTTC | Home. Log in with your MyTTC username and password.

Please contact Diversity and Culture – Talent Management at 416-393-4570 with any questions.

See what TTC's Instagram account posted this week

"With a forecasted mix of heavy snow, with a risk of freezing rain, and gusty winds, leave the car at home tomorrow.

Our winter storm prep is in full swing, which means we’ll have extra staff and maintenance vehicles to get you where you need to go!

We’re monitoring 56 bus stops prone to areas with snow/ice issues. To check if the stop is in service, scan the QR code displayed on the sign for real-time updates.

You can also visit ttc.ca for service alerts and follow @ttcnotices on X for up-to-date service information."

Check out @takethettc on Instagram, @ttchelps on X (formerly known as Twitter), TTC's Facebook page and TTC's LinkedIn page to see more.

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