Senior Architect

Requisition
13280
-Posted
- Engineering )
- Design - Architectural )
- Job Opportunity

Requisition : 13280
Number of Vacancies: 2
Department: Engineering ) - Design - Architectural )
Salary Information: $ - $
Pay Scale Group: 10SA
Employment Type: Regular (Hybrid)
New or Existing Vacancy : New

Weekly

Hours:

35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: June 25, 2026
Last Day to Apply: July 6, 2026
Reports to: Chief Architect

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  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.

We’re hiring (2) Senior Architects, to join our Engineering Department. In this role, you will plan, direct, coordinate and oversee the work of others in the Architectural Design Section; prepare design documents for new construction and renovation of various transit related facilities. You will ensure technical accuracy/adequacy, safety, constructability, maintainability, cost effectiveness and timely completion of designs.

Come join our team during this exciting time!

• Direct and monitor the work of others in the preparation of contract documents.
• Establish the scope of work, set priorities, and prepare workplans.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects.
• Complete field investigations, studies, analyses, interpretations and reports, including construction review reports to the City as required.
• Direct and train Architectural Technologists and Design Draftspersons in the Architectural Design Section.
• Participate in the evaluation and review of proposals, submissions and tenders for related projects.
• Apply architectural seal and signature, as required by code.
• Assist in the day-to-day management of the section.
• Provide technical and engineering support and expertise to appropriate parties/staff as required.

Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provides 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.

• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
• Apply analytical skills

• Completion of a University Degree in Architecture, or the equivalent, and experience working in progressively responsible positions as a registered Architect, including experience in transit facility design.
• Membership in good standing with the Ontario Association of Architects (with a professional seal) is mandatory.
• Thorough knowledge of architectural principles, methods and practices.
• Knowledge of design, specifications, construction and contracting techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of the Ontario Building Code combined with knowledge of provincial and municipal planning and zoning requirements.
• Strong familiarity with national and provincial construction related standards, codes and statutes as they relate to the transit system and its facilities.
• Sound judgement; highly developed problem-solving skills; and technical report writing skills.
• Strong working knowledge of CADD, as well as knowledge of…