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TTC Response to COVID-19
Please be advised that job postings will be limited to essential or high priority postings as part of the TTC’s efforts to protect the health and safety of our customers and staff while also maintaining our business continuity. The TTC is committed to doing everything possible based on the expert advice of our Toronto Public Health and medical experts to stop the spread of COVID-19.Requirements of the Position
The Special Constable Recruitment and Selection System is a multi-stage, competitive process.
Entrance Examination
Upon receiving your online application and satisfactory proof of your successful completion of the ATS Pre-Interview testing, you may be invited to attend a TTC Special Constable entrance examination session. This is a pen and paper examination designed to test your knowledge of various municipal, provincial and federal statutes, law enforcement and security principles, and report writing skills.
Panel Interview
Upon successful completion of the ATS Pre-Interview testing and the TTC Special Constable entrance examination, you may be invited to attend a panel interview. As part of the selection process, you will need to produce anoriginalPolice Clearance Letter. Should you be selected to attend for a Panel Interview, you will be required to produce this document to the interview panel prior to your interview starting. You will also be required to produce youroriginal, validTTC Special Constable Test Results Profile, or a valid Special Constable Test Results Profile or a valid O.A.C.P. Certificate of Results. Should you be unable to produce any of these documents at that time, you may be disqualified from further advancement in the selection process.
Your Clearance Letter must be dated within the last 12 months. A Clearance Letter is a formal document produced on secure paper indicating that you have no criminal convictions in the National Repository of Criminal Records maintained by the RCMP. You can obtain a police clearance letter at various locations depending upon your area of residence (see section below).
Police Clearance Letters can be obtained at the following locations:
- Toronto Police (opens in a new window)
40 College Street, Toronto, ON - Peel Regional Police (opens in a new window)
7750 Hurontario Street, Brampton, ON - York Regional Police (opens in a new window)
9350 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON or
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON
- Analytical Thinking
- Self-confidence
- Law Enforcement Principals
- Communication
- Flexibility/Valuing Diversity
- Self-Control
- Relationship Building
- Achievement Orientation
Once all interviews have been completed, the selection panel will review the results. The selection panel then determines the candidates that will advance to the next stage of the recruitment process. A thorough background investigation, which includes both security and reference checks, will be conducted on candidates selected to proceed beyond the interview stage..
Background Investigation
Candidates moving forward will be contacted and will be required to complete the forms necessary for a thorough background investigation (includes a criminal records search as well as credit and employment reference checks). At this stage you will be required to sign a “Waiver for the Collection of Personal Information” form. Until this document is signed, your application will not advance through the remainder of the process. The Toronto Police Personal History Form is the tool by which personal information about an applicant is collected. Candidates will be required to meet with an Applicant Administrator to complete a Toronto Police Service Preliminary Background Questionnaire.
Psychological Assessment
Candidates moving forward from the Background Investigation stage will be required to complete a psychological profile and will be required to attend an interview with a psychologist.
Offer of Employment and Medical
The file of each candidate who has successfully completed all stages of the process is subject to an in-depth final review. Selected candidates will be given a conditional offer of employment. Candidates who accept this conditional offer will undergo a medical evaluation by the Toronto Transit Commission medical provider.
Online Application Process
How to apply:
The TTC accepts online applications for advertised employment opportunities only. In order to apply, you will have to create a secure account. Further information may be found at theFrequently Asked Questions Page.
Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources- Employment Services at 416-393-4570.
Only one document can be uploaded with your application. You can upload/submit your cover letter and résumé in Word, ODT, Rich Text File (RTF), HTML or TXT formats. If you do not want to upload your documents, you can copy and paste them into the text box provided and re-format accordingly avoiding the use of images and special characters.
Recruitment and Selection System
The Special Constable Recruitment and Selection System is a multi-stage, competitive process.
Entrance Examination
Upon receiving your online application and satisfactory proof of your successful completion of the ATS Pre-Interview testing, you may be invited to attend a TTC Special Constable entrance examination session. This is a pen and paper examination designed to test your knowledge of various municipal, provincial and federal statutes, law enforcement and security principles, and report writing skills.
Panel Interview
Upon successful completion of the ATS Pre-Interview testing and the TTC Special Constable entrance examination, you may be invited to attend a panel interview. As part of the selection process, you will need to produce anoriginalPolice Clearance Letter. Should you be selected to attend for a Panel Interview, you will be required to produce this document to the interview panel prior to your interview starting. You will also be required to produce youroriginal, validTTC Special Constable Test Results Profile, or a valid Special Constable Test Results Profile or a valid O.A.C.P. Certificate of Results. Should you be unable to produce any of these documents at that time, you may be disqualified from further advancement in the selection process.
Your Clearance Letter must be dated within the last 12 months. A Clearance Letter is a formal document produced on secure paper indicating that you have no criminal convictions in the National Repository of Criminal Records maintained by the RCMP. You can obtain a police clearance letter at various locations depending upon your area of residence (see section below).
Police Clearance Letters can be obtained at the following locations:
- Toronto Police (opens in a new window)
40 College Street, Toronto, ON - Peel Regional Police (opens in a new window)
7750 Hurontario Street, Brampton, ON - York Regional Police (opens in a new window)
9350 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON or
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON
- Analytical Thinking
- Self-confidence
- Law Enforcement Principals
- Communication
- Flexibility/Valuing Diversity
- Self-Control
- Relationship Building
- Achievement Orientation
Once all interviews have been completed, the selection panel will review the results. The selection panel then determines the candidates that will advance to the next stage of the recruitment process. A thorough background investigation, which includes both security and reference checks, will be conducted on candidates selected to proceed beyond the interview stage..
Background Investigation
Candidates moving forward will be contacted and will be required to complete the forms necessary for a thorough background investigation (includes a criminal records search as well as credit and employment reference checks). At this stage you will be required to sign a “Waiver for the Collection of Personal Information” form. Until this document is signed, your application will not advance through the remainder of the process. The Toronto Police Personal History Form is the tool by which personal information about an applicant is collected. Candidates will be required to meet with an Applicant Administrator to complete a Toronto Police Service Preliminary Background Questionnaire.
Psychological Assessment
Candidates moving forward from the Background Investigation stage will be required to complete a psychological profile and will be required to attend an interview with a psychologist.
Offer of Employment and Medical
The file of each candidate who has successfully completed all stages of the process is subject to an in-depth final review. Selected candidates will be given a conditional offer of employment. Candidates who accept this conditional offer will undergo a medical evaluation by the Toronto Transit Commission medical provider.
The Training Program
While participating in the mandatory training program, recruits will be classified as a TTC Special Constable in Training, at a current hourly rate of $33.60, progressing to an hourly rate of $41.99 after five years.
Recruits participate in an extensive academic, physical and holistic simulation training program. The overall training program is designed to provide recruits with an understanding of their role at the TTC and a sound knowledge of laws and procedures. It is also aimed at developing skills required to deal with various public safety and customer service situations.
Throughout this training there will be tests and final examinations to be completed to a predetermined standard. Some of the subjects and activities covered in the training program include federal and provincial statutes, mental health awareness and crisis intervention, serving a diverse community, customer service excellence, transit operations, emergency procedures, tactical communications, de-escalation techniques, defensive tactics, and use of force. Failure to meet the minimum requirements of the Training Program may result in the termination of your employment.
All new TTC Special Constables are on probation for a period of 10 months commencing at the date of employment.
Successful candidates who resign from the TTC prior to 1 year of service are required to reimburse the TTC $3,000 in lieu of training costs.
Field Training Program
Upon completion of the Academic and Practical Skills Training Program, recruits participate in a six-month Field Training Program.
In this program, recruits are partnered with a Field Training Officer who has been selected and trained to continue the learning process. Recruits will be required to perform a variety of tasks to the satisfaction of their Field Training Officer, their Sergeant and the Staff Sergeant-Training and Administration.
Resources To Assist You
The following is a list of contacts that may assist you in obtaining documentation, or information necessary to meet the minimum requirements.
Applicants who have not completed their high school education can obtain information about the High School Equivalency Assessment by contacting the:
Independent Learning Centre (ILC) (opens in a new window)
2180 Yonge Street, Ground Floor, Toronto, ON
Phone: 1-800-573-7022 or 416-484-2737
To obtain a record of current demerit point accumulation, contact the:
Ministry of Transportation (opens in a new window)
Licensing Administration and Support Office
2680 Keele Street, Building A, Room 160
Downsview, ON
Phone: 416-235-1086 or 1-800-303-4993
For information concerning record suspensions (formerly a pardon), contact:
Parole Board of Canada (opens in a new window)
Clemency and Investigations Division
410 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, ON K1A 0R1
Phone: 1-800-874-2652
For information concerning the sealing of records related to absolute and conditional discharges, contact:
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (opens in a new window)
Record Suspension and Purge Services
Box 8885, Ottawa, ON K1G 3M8
Fax: 613-957-9063
Contact A Recruiter
Members of the TTC Recruiting Section are available to answer any of your questions.
To contact a recruiter, please e-mail Specialconstable.recruiting@ttc.ca.