Yard Control Despatcher

Requisition
13882
-Posted
10/30/2026

- Rail Cars And Shops - Subway Operations )
- Wilson Carhouse )
- Job Opportunity

Requisition : 13882
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Rail Cars And Shops - Subway Operations ) - Wilson Carhouse )
Salary Information: $32.43 - $42.28
Pay Scale Group: Wage Group 7
Employment Type: Regular (On-Site)
New or Existing Vacancy : Existing

Weekly

Hours:

40 Off Days: Wednesday / Thursday Shift: Night
Posted On: October 30, 2026
Last Day to Apply: November 8, 2026
Reports to: Assistant Foreperson, Automatic Train Control Dispatch

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.

The Rail Cars and Shops Department is currently seeking a Yard Control Despatcher.

This position is required to work night shifts (12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.) with Wednesday and Thursday off days.

• Performing routine vehicle dispatching and yard control operation work at a subway carhouse location
• Completing vehicle dispatch lists, arranging vehicles in the carhouse or yard according to service requirements
• Assigning vehicles to Carhouse Operators for the build-up of service, movement to storage, cleaning, inspection and repair areas, etc.
• Reporting on the availability of vehicles for service and/or change-offs
• Operating the yard control board to set track switches and signals thereby ensuring the safe movement of vehicles in the yard area and to and from the service line
• Utilizing the Subway Maintenance System (SMS) in order to maintain and extract records concerning vehicles, units, defects, labour hours and records concerning trouble calls, power failures and other recording functions, as required
• Treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers and/or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (within your area of responsibility) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that they can fully benefit from the TTC as a service-provider and an employer.

• Partial completion of high-school, or its equivalent through practical experience demonstrated by an ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Must have a valid, non-probationary Province of Ontario driver’s licence, class “G” or better
• Approximately 1 year of practical experience in an environment where rail vehicles are prepared for service including the build-up/break-down of trains, track switching, etc.
• Must successfully complete TTC in-house training programs for Subway Rule Book certification, rail vehicle operation certification and yard control board certification (pertinent to the assigned location)
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and…