Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

Commissioners officially welcomed two new members to their first Board meeting: Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Spadina-Fort York) and Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Davenport). Commissioners approved TTC’s 2025 Budgets at its special meeting on January 10, 2025. Commissioners approved TTC’s 2025 Operating and Wheel-Trans Budgets, which includes a fare freeze for 2025. Commissioners approved TTC’s 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for steady-state funding for essential safety, legislative, and state-of-good-repair capital needs. Commissioners endorsed the TTC 2025-2039 Capital Investment Plan of $53.379 billion, Commissioners endorsed the TTC 2025-2039 Real Estate Investment Plan Update, including the implementation timeline. The next scheduled TTC Board meeting will take place on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Are you a student interested in joining our team this summer? We’re hiring for our 2025 Summer Student Program! We have a variety of temporary positions available from May to August 2025, where you’ll gain valuable skills and experience in a dynamic and diverse workplace. 📆 Application Deadline: January 26th, 2025 🎓 Eligibility: Students must be enrolled at a Canadian university or college in the Winter 2025 semester and available to work from May to August For more information, visit our TTC Jobs page: https://www.ttc.ca/Jobs

This week we’re thrilled to welcome our new Winter co-op cohort who will be joining us in diverse roles across our organization. We’re looking forward to all their creativity, innovation and dedication this term. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish! #TTCEarlyTalent #TTCFutureTalent #TTCNextGen

Hiring is now open for our 2025 Summer Student Program! From operations to administration, we have a variety of roles available from May to August 2025. 📆 Application Deadline: January 26th, 2025 🎓 Eligibility: Students must be enrolled at a Canadian university or college in the Winter 2025 semester and available to work from May to August To apply, visit our TTC Jobs page: https://www.ttc.ca/Jobs

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟 Ed Magnaye – Technology Administrator, Special Constable Service Meet Ed Magnaye – he has taken his unique background in the military and technology to build a safer transit system for everyone. Ed joined the TTC in April 2024 as a Technology Administrator in Special Constable Service, seeking a job that aligned with his mission to help others. He uses his education in electronics engineering and experience as an Aerospace Telecommunications Technician at the Canadian Armed Forces to help keep Toronto's transit system safe. “After releasing from the military, I knew I wanted to join an organization that has a similar framework and TTC was the perfect place,” he said. In his current role, Ed implements and maintains technologies that support Special Constables in the field such as the Axon Body Worn Camera. Each successful project brings him a sense of accomplishment and contributes directly to public safety. “In the short time I have worked here, I can say great things about TTC. The department and my colleagues made my transition to the workplace enjoyable,” he shares. “The role I play in improving experiences for Special Constables and creating a safer public transit system is extremely rewarding and fulfilling.” When he’s not at work, Ed says he is still a “gearhead at heart”, tinkering with mechanical parts and customizing cars and motorcycles.

On December 16th, TTC staff hosted luncheon ahead of the final Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit (ACAT) General Meeting, in celebration of the members’ hard work and contributions over the year. Staff were able to meet with the incoming 2025 ACAT members and say good-bye to the retiring ones. Thank you to all ACAT members for all your work and dedication this past year. To learn more about ACAT, visit: https://bit.ly/3ZQ9TnY

📣 Calling all students! Hiring is now open for our 2025 Summer Student Program! We have a variety of temporary positions available from May to August 2025, where students will gain valuable skills and experience in the transit industry. 📆 Application Deadline: January 26th, 2025 🎓 Eligibility: Students must be enrolled at a Canadian university or college in the Winter 2025 semester and available to work from May to August To learn more about the roles and apply, visit our TTC Jobs page: https://www.ttc.ca/Jobs

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟 Alexandra Nicastro – Administrative Assistant, Wheel-Trans Alexandra Nicastro’s passion for transit and accessibility shines through her work at the TTC. Inspired by her parents, who both worked in transit, Alexandra initially joined the organization in 2017 as a summer student in Revenue Operations. She also held the roles of Summer Student in the Project Management Office in 2019, Drawing Coordinator in Signals/Electrical/Communication in 2021, and now, Administrative Assistant in Wheel-Trans. Her daily responsibilities—managing Board reports, coordinating the Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit (ACAT), and supporting senior management—reflect her commitment to making transit more accessible. Through her role, she not only supports the smooth operation of transit services, but also promotes inclusivity, ensuring that Toronto remains a vibrant and accessible city for all. “It’s fulfilling to contribute to positive change,” she said. “I have the opportunity to listen and learn from individuals with disabilities or accessibility challenges. Working with ACAT has helped me look at the world differently, allowing me to be more compassionate and mindful in public spaces.” Alexandra has a bachelor of arts in women's studies and criminology and is working toward a masters in adult learning and community development, both of which contribute to her mission to create meaningful change.

Today, we come together with the City of Toronto to recognize Transit Worker Assault Awareness Day. The day brings attention to the abuse and assault that transit workers, including TTC employees, face every day on the job. The safety and well-being of our employees remains our top concern and throughout the year, we have taken numerous steps to help protect and support them, including protective barriers on all TTC buses and de-escalation training for over 9,000 frontline employees. While we have seen a significant decrease of 41% in reported offences since January 2023 – even one assault or threat is one too many. We’re committed to developing further plans to protect our frontline workers and build a safe and secure transit system for everyone.

Thank you, co-op students 👏 As the work term wraps up, we want to recognize the incredible contributions of our talented co-op students! From engineering and maintenance, to design and project management – your skills, dedication and passion have contributed immensely to our operations. We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next! #TTCEarlyTalent #TTCFutureTalent #TTCNextGen