Line 4 turns 20

I’d like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that next week is the 20th anniversary of the opening of the TTC’s first fully accessible subway line – Line 4 Sheppard. Officially launched on November 22, 2002, the TTC’s subway system grew by 6.4 kilometres and was the first rapid transit line built in Toronto in 36 years. A ceremonial train carrying elected officials and dignitaries burst through a banner at Don Mills Station to mark the milestone. The official opening was followed by free rides for the public and the first day of revenue service followed two days later. 

Project Red Ribbon holiday campaign

This Wednesday, at Wilson Garage, the TTC hosted an event with the Toronto Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The TTC joined forces with MADD, Toronto Police Service, Toronto Fire Services, Ontario Provincial Police and family members of the victims to unveil a new series of bus ads stressing the dangers of impaired driving.

As part of MADD Canada’s Project Red Ribbon holiday campaign, the bus ads raise awareness of the risks of impaired driving, and encourage motorists to always drive sober.

Santa Clause Parade this weekend

On Sunday, November 20, the Santa Claus Parade and the Holly Jolly Fun Run will return to the streets of Toronto for the first time in two years. As we have in previous years, we are encouraging our customers to take transit to view the parade this Sunday. A number of subway stations are conveniently located close to the parade route and additional service will be running on Line 1 and 2 to accommodate those attending the festivities.

Stay safe,

Last Chance: Don't forget to take the Count Me In employee demographic survey, closing on November 30

In just two minutes, you can help build more inclusive programs and policies at the TTC. Fill out our short, multiple-choice survey about how you identify, including your race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and disability status, to help paint a clearer picture of the TTC’s diverse workforce. Access the survey.

Send us your FIFA selfies!

Share a photo showcasing you cheering for your favourite team and be featured on the MyTTC | Now TVs, MyTTC | SAP Jam and

MyTTC | Weekly.

Send your selfie to MyTTCWeekly@ttc.ca.

Join the Canada Running Series virtual TTC Challenge

Stay active and get outside during the winter months by participating in the Canada Running Series virtual challenge. The virtual race takes place from January 1 to 31. Get $5 off registration with the code 23TTC5.

Help the TTC build a Soup Mountain 

From November 1 to 30, the TTC is collecting cans of soup for the Veterans Association Food Bank. 

See the poster for more information and where to donate.

Donate to the 2022 United Way Campaign

Help reach this year’s goal of raising $750,000 for United Way Greater Toronto. Click here to access the online donation form.

United Way funds agencies all over the GTA that alleviate food insecurity, homelessness and gaps in the mental healthcare system. Learn more on the campaign’s MyTTC | SAP Jam page.

Upcoming flu vaccination clinics

The TTC is holding drop-in flu vaccination clinics for employees, contractors and family members from November 14 to 25.

See the poster for specific dates, locations and times.

TTC and Green Shield Canada partner with The Health Depot

The TTC and its benefits provider, Green Shield Canada (GSC), have partnered with The Health Depot. The Health Depot is a digital pharmacy accredited by the Ontario College of Pharmacists and part of Ontario’s eHealth Network.

As a TTC employee, The Health Depot offers free prescription delivery, expert advice, automatic refills and more.

To learn more about The Health Depot and its services see this poster and this brochure. 

The Santa Claus Parade is coming back to town!

On November 20, the Santa Claus Parade will return to Toronto for the first time in two years. The parade will have 27 floats, marchers, bands, the Celebrity Clowns, Mrs. Claus and of course, Santa!

The Holly Jolly Fun Run is also returning this year. The Holly Jolly Fun Run is a 5k run that takes place 45 minutes before the parade starts and will go along the same route as the Santa Claus Parade.

To see TTC’s service schedule for November 20, visit ttc.ca. Learn more about the events on The Original Santa Claus Parade’s website.

Receive a discount to Winterfest at Canada's Wonderland

TTC employees can receive discounted tickets to Winterfest at Canada's Wonderland on select nights from November 18 to December 31. See the poster for more details.

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

Operator Barry Allen retires after 50 years of service

Wilson Bus Operator Barry Allen retired last week after 50 years of service with the TTC. He started as a Subway Operator at Danforth Division in 1972 and transferred to Wilson Division when it first opened in 1976.

Pictured above, Barry, his family and colleagues at his retirement party last week.

Congrats on a remarkable career Barry!

| Employee Development

Personal career development at your fingertips

Are you looking to take the next step in your career? TTC employees can access quality programs and resources to help them achieve their long-term career goals. Each week, MyTTC | Weekly will feature a different program or service offered by the TTC’s Employee Development Section.

This week's featured opportunity is New Employee Orientation.

This course familiarizes new employees with the TTC. You will have an opportunity to network with fellow new employees while learning about the TTC's operating culture, company policies, employee development opportunities, benefit plans, and our commitment to safety.

You will also have an opportunity to tour TTC facilities to learn more about our role in keeping Toronto moving. 

Visit the MyTTC | Learning Centre and search with the course code HRDNEO to register for the program.

"This course was very informative when I was a new employee because I learned about the history of the TTC, how the organization is structured and the many responsibilities of being a TTC employee. It also helped me understand my role and gave me the opportunity to ask questions about the many resources available to employees.” - John Juhasz, Engineering Department

Visit the MyTTC | Learning Centre to check out more courses offered to TTC employees and click here to learn how to find and enroll in a course. Contact the Employee Development at EmployeeDevelopment@ttc.ca, if you have questions. 

Safety, Security and Environment Executive Committee

Meeting highlights

The November Safety, Security and Environment executive committee meeting highlights are now available.

Topics include:

• SX Terms of Reference
• 2023 TTC Safety, Health & Environment Policy and Workplace Violence Policy
• Corporate Standards for Emergency Management and Business Continuity
• Hazard Mitigation Transfer Form Process
• Workers Passed at Speed – Level 2 Investigation
• Safety and Security Scoreboard and Period Review

On the move

Tamu Thomas appointed Head of Operations Support (Acting), effective November 6, 2022

Tamu brings 23 years of TTC experience to the role of Head of Operations Support (Acting), including over 11 years in Strategy and Service Planning and eight years in Clerical Services. During her time at the TTC, she has held several increasingly senior roles including Clerical Assistant Manager, Manager of Clerical Services (Acting), Manager of Bus Services and Manager of Operations Support and Compliance.

In this role, Tamu works closely with stakeholders to manage day-to-day operations, and supports the Transportation Departments strategic, project, procedural and compliance perspective.

Her skills, experience, and relationships throughout the organization will be instrumental in leading Operations Support in transformation and change management initiatives within the Transportation and Vehicles Group.  

Erica Tomas appointed Engineering Office Assistant, effective November 7, 2022

Erica first worked with the TTC in September of 2021 as an in-house consultant Construction Clerk in the Construction Department. She was also a Document Controller at Doha Metro Green Line in Qatar for five years.

As an Engineering Office Assistant, Erica will be responsible for providing administrative and office support to multiple Design Sections within the Engineering Design Division.

Erica holds a Bachelor of Science in nursing from St. Paul University Philippines.

Mark your calendar

Events and observances from November 21 - December 4, 2022

November 24 - Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur (Sikhism)

November 26 - Day of the Covenant (Bahá’í)

November 27 - Advent begins (Christianity)

December 1 - World AIDS Day

December 3 - International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Employee spotlight

Chris May

Transit Operator, Wheel-Trans

For the last 25 years, Chris May has been a head coach for many Special Olympic sports. This experience helped him when he joined the TTC as a Wheel-Trans Operator in 2008.

Chris is passionate about his job and always ready to put the customers first. In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in Toronto, Chris volunteered to drive COVID-19-positive customers or suspected COVID-19 cases to their destinations. 

Chris knows how important the public transit system is to our city. “Over the years many customers have told me that if it wasn't for us, they wouldn't have the ability to get to medical appointments, movies, shopping trips or visit family and friends over the holidays,” he said.

Even on his days off, Chris enjoys going for scenic drives. His love for driving, his passion for customer service, and his experience with vulnerable populations have all led him to be a Divisional Trainer for Wheel-Trans.

Outside of work, Chris likes watching movies, trying new recipes and going on nature walks.

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

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

• Records & Information Analyst (Req I.D. 6586)
• Claims Adjuster (Req I.D. 6686)
• Fire Prevention Officer (Req I.D. 6131)
• Occupational Hygienist (Req I.D. 6635)

Corporate Services

• Storeperson (Req I.D. 6667)
• Head, Enterprise Asset Management Program Delivery (Req I.D. 6532)
• Senior Application Architect (Req I.D. 6595)

Infrastructure and Engineering

• Engineering Technologist, Traction Power (Req I.D. 6685)
• Inspector, Signals (Req I.D. 6715)
• Track Maintainer Trainee (Req I.D. 5679)
• Manager, Corporate Deliverables (Req I.D. 6761)
• Assistant Foreperson, Structure Maintenance (Pool) (Req I.D. 6372)

Operations

• Instructor (Req I.D. 6726)

Strategy and Customer Experience

• Revenue Equipment Attendant (Req I.D. 6627)

Vehicles

• Garage Foreperson (Req I.D. 5080)

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

'We can never forget': Toronto marks Remembrance Day

CBC News, November 11, 2022 

"The streets around Old City Hall filled Friday morning with people looking to pay their respects to those who've fought and served for Canada over a great many decades.

Exactly a century ago, Mayor John Tory told the crowd at the ceremony, Torontonians gathered at Old City Hall in front of what was then still a wooden cenotaph in remembrance of the First World War."

Read the full article

A brand new transit station is coming to one of Toronto's fastest growing areas

By Jack Landau, BlogTO, November 10, 2022

"The Humber Bay Shores area of South Etobicoke has witnessed an explosion in population over the last decade and a half, made possible through the addition of dozens of condo developments lining Lake Ontario.

But one thing that hasn't changed is the transit situation.

Humber Bay Shores will soon get a brand-new GO Transit station to ease the crush conditions in the area and offer residents and businesses a direct link to the city centre and destinations around the region."

Read the full article

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