Formwork Carpenter

Career Opportunities:
Formwork Carpenter (13062)

Salary Information: $48.12 (Eligible for $1.75/hr Skilled Trade Premium for all regular hours worked)
Pay Scale Group: WG10

Employment Type:

Regular

Reports to:

Supervisor, Structure Maintenance
Weekly

Hours:

40

Shift: Night
Off Days:
Sun/Mon

• Perform a variety of moderately complex carpentry duties necessary to construct, repair, renovate, and maintain structural woodwork such as concrete/steel forms, proprietary pre‑fab forms, shoring, hoarding, scaffolding; build framework, trim, stairs, doors, window frames, partitions, walls, ceilings, etc.
• Engage in routine construction, maintenance, and repair work on bridge structures, tunnel structures, elevated guideways, retaining walls, slabs, and related infrastructure.
• Execute maintenance and repair tasks including structure cleaning, abrasive blast cleaning, core drilling, steel and concrete repairs, concrete removal and replacement, and finishing; clean the subway and yard ROW (including biohazard and sharps handling), participate in structure maintenance drainage operations, type 1 asbestos abatement, type 2 asbestos clean‑up, and MMMF removal as required.
• Maintain compliance with the respiratory protection program, ensuring certification to wear breathing apparatus.
• Treat passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity, ensuring accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders.

• Valid Certificate of Qualification as a General Carpenter (403‑A) and completion of the Carpentry apprenticeship training programme.
• Ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Practical experience in the construction of concrete forms/shoring, including material selection, pressurized forms, pour stop bulkheads, expansion joints, specialized anchoring hardware, placement of reinforcing steel; approximately 12 months of related experience.
• Current, non‑probationary, Province of Ontario class "G" driver’s licence in good standing.
• Potential requirement to attend and complete TTC’s training program for truck operation and pass written and practical tests for a Class "DZ" driver’s licence.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders, including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements for passengers and employees.

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes belonging and reflects community needs.
• Full‑time TTC employee benefits, including membership in the TTC defined pension plan.
• Comprehensive package covering health, dental, vision and more.

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.

Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.