Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟 Ana Caputo - Transit Control Dispatcher, Transit Control Transit Control Dispatcher Ana Caputo recently recognized Portuguese Heritage Month this past June. To Ana, celebrating Portuguese Heritage Month with the unique flavours and music of her culture. “It fills me with pride and joy to see our heritage recognized and celebrated,” she said. “These celebrations are a way for me and my family to connect with our community.” Ana’s role at the TTC involves dispatching and responding to emergencies and service disruptions from the Transit Control Centre at Hillcrest Complex. Some of her proudest moments have been mentoring new employees and watching them grow into confident, skilled professionals. This is something she considers an important notch in her belt. Ana aims to strike a delicate balance between her role at the TTC and her journey through motherhood. “This has been fulfilling, and allowed me to nurture both my colleagues’ development and my children’s growth.” And when it comes to family, Ana’s Portuguese identity is very much intertwined. Whether it’s the language or the history, she weaves pieces of Portugal into her home through rich traditions and delicious foods, such as arroz de marisco (seafood rice) and arroz doce (rice pudding), which she loves to make with family.

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At the July 17, 2024 TTC Board meeting, CEO Rick Leary announced the TTC officially submitted its first application under the Canada Public Transit Fund in order to start process to secure funding for new subway trains for Line 2. Commissioners approved a 2025 Capital Budget Outlook report that prioritizes TTC Asset State of Good Repair to keep the existing system moving reliably. Commissioners endorsed the TTC Fare Compliance Action Plan. Commissioners reaffirmed their support for the TTC’s multidisciplinary approach to managing community safety and well-being issues on the transit system. Commissioners received a seventh update report on the progress of transit projects to expand the TTC network. Commissioners received an information report addressing Board motions on the sale and removal of decommissioned TTC buses. The next regular scheduled TTC Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 24.

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟 Massimo Lavecchia, Assistant Manager – Surface Operations In his role as Assistant Manager – Surface Operations, Massimo Lavecchia loves tackling the everyday challenges that come his way. He is part of a team responsible for the delivery of Surface Operations at Transit Control. “I get to communicate and interact with various departments to ensure that we are providing the best service possible for Toronto and its visitors.” Massimo considers obtaining this role at the TTC his proudest career accomplishment, and truly enjoys leading his team, motivating them to bring out their best. In addition to his role at the TTC, Massimo is also proud of another part of his identity: his Italian heritage. To him, this means being part of a big family, and sharing food, music and dance throughout Italian Heritage Month, which is celebrated every June. He enjoys going to Little Italy with his family, and teaching his children about his heritage. Some of Massimo’s fondest memories are from visiting Italy every summer as a child. He and his sister had the opportunity to spend a lot of time in his family’s home province, Calabria. “We would visit different towns and beaches, taking part in various festivals. It was amazing!” Today, he keeps his culture close to his heart by celebrating the different Italian holidays, such as Father’s Day which Italians celebrate in March. He also loves to explore culinary pursuits, preparing the traditional recipes passed down by his mother.

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟 Jerry Albanese - Operations Coordinator, Transit Control Jerry Albanese began his career at the TTC in March 2008 as a Subway Operator at Wilson Division. Over the years, he has shifted between Wilson Division and Transit Control in progressive roles while continuing to enhance his skills. In 2015, he took on his current role of Operations Coordinator, which was then called Assistant Manager – Administration and Special Projects. For Jerry, no two days are alike at the TTC. His responsibilities include managing human resources (HR) tasks like recruitment, training, scheduling, and payroll. Additionally, he oversees all technology-related aspects, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, managing projects like renovations and technology upgrades, and ensuring compliance with regulations to support the efficient functioning of Transit Control employees. Alongside his duties, Jerry has an interest in HR. He developed a digital human resources information system that Transit Control employees use daily. The system allows employees to manage their work, including time off requests and shift sign-ups. It also sends updates to make sure everyone's up-to-date on changes. Jerry is pursuing an HR management degree at York University. He obtained a computer programming and analysis diploma and a training/adult education certificate from Seneca College.

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Commissioners commended streetcar Operator Monique Blake for her caring intervention that saved the life of one of her customers. Commissioners formally accepted TTC CEO Rick Leary’s resignation, effective August 30, 2024. Commissioners approved the TTC’s Anti-Racism Strategy. Commissioners received a TTC staff presentation highlighting the urgent need for Federal funding for the Line 2 subway train procurement. Commissioners received an action report adopting the recommendations of the tentative agreement between the TTC and ATU Local 113. The next regular scheduled TTC Board Meeting will be on Wednesday, July 17.

The 2024 TRACCS Rail Day starts tomorrow! Come meet the TTC recruitment team at booth 408. You’ll have the opportunity to hear about the many available opportunities in the transit rail industry such as skilled trades, apprenticeships, and corporate positions. 📅 When: June 18 to 20, 2024 📍 Where: The International Centre, Hall 5, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga ON Registration is FREE for this in-person event. Register here: https://www.traccs.ca/ #TTCHiring #TTCRecruiting ##TTCJobs

Join the TTC at TRACCS Rail Day 2024! Meet our recruitment team at booth 408 and you’ll have the opportunity to hear about the many available opportunities in the transit rail industry such as skilled trades, apprenticeships, and corporate positions. 📅 When: June 18 to 20, 2024 📍 Where: The International Centre, Hall 5, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga ON Registration is FREE for this in-person event. Register here: https://www.traccs.ca/ #TTCHiring #TTCRecruiting ##TTCJobs

June is Pride Month! It is a time to honour the history, diversity and achievements of the 2SLGBTQ communities, while celebrating the freedom to be themselves. To mark the start of the month, we have a specially wrapped bus that will run exclusively on the 94 Wellesley Route from now until the end of the month. The colourful, Pride-themed bus will also make an appearance in the Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30th. At the TTC, we’re proud to celebrate our employees and customers, and we continue to work hard to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and welcomed regardless of how they identify.