Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Accomplishments
Core Competencies
Timeline
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Terence Waring

Mississauga

Summary

Transit operations supervisor with 15 years of experience at the Toronto Transit Commission, specializing in on-road service delivery, incident response, operator support, and real-time service management. Proven ability to maintain safe, efficient transit operations across high-volume environments supporting thousands of daily trips. Strong background in unionized workplaces, investigations, report writing, and frontline leadership. Recognized for sound decision-making under pressure and maintaining service continuity during emergencies and disruptions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mobile Cab Supervisor – Wheel-Trans Operations

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
09.2021 - 09.2025
  • Supervise daily Wheel-Trans operations across a high-volume service network
  • Respond on-scene and remotely to accidents, emergencies, breakdowns, and service disruptions
  • Coordinate with Transit Control, Dispatch, Maintenance, and operators to restore service efficiently
  • Provide leadership and operational guidance to operators in a unionized (ATU) environment
  • Conduct incident investigations and complete detailed reports, including TSOR documentation
  • Investigate customer complaints with focus on mobility device securement and safety compliance
  • Liaise with Police, EMS, and emergency services during incident response
  • Monitor service performance and make real-time decisions to maintain reliability
  • Apply transportation legislation including HTA and OHSA in daily operations
  • Conduct 100+ defensive driving assessments to support operator performance and safety

Transit Control Bus Operations (TCBO)

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Managed real-time bus operations across the transit network during service disruptions and emergencies
  • Coordinated system-wide responses while communicating with operators, supervisors, and management
  • Provided operational updates to stakeholders and senior management during critical events
  • Utilized dispatch and communication systems to monitor and maintain service continuity
  • Demonstrated strong decision-making and prioritization in a high-pressure control centre environment

Closures and Diversions

Toronto Transit Commission
1138 Bathurst Rd
09.2025 - Current

Closures & Diversions Field Supervisor

Led field operations during planned closures and emergency diversions, ensuring safe and efficient service delivery

Coordinated with Transit Control to manage real-time service adjustments and incident response

Directed operators and customers through complex routing changes, improving service flow and minimizing delays

Conducted field audits, verified signage and temporary stops, and ensured compliance with safety and operational standards

Managed bus bridge operations and supported multi-agency response during critical incidents

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Adult Learning (Continuing Education)

Sheridan College

Skills

  • Team development

Hastus, VISION, Ibus

Microsoft Excel

Service disruption management (Plan A–G, bus bridges)

Route structure & network knowledge

Division operations (garage flow, dispatch, change-offs)

Emergency response coordination (police, EMS, fire)

Customer flow management during closures/events

Understanding of HTA / OHSA / safety policies

Union environment awareness (ATU 113-type interactions

Decision-making

Staff development

Analytical thinking

Conflict resolution

Data analytics

Coaching and mentoring

Employee development

Risk management

Problem-solving

Teamwork and collaboration

Department organization

Multitasking

Multitasking Abilities

Time management

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem resolution

MS office

Active listening

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Adaptability

Self motivation

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving aptitude

Time management abilities

Goal setting

Positive attitude

Problem-solving abilities

Good judgment

Team development

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • Valid Class CZ Driver’s Licence (clean abstract available)
  • Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO) Certification

Accomplishments

  • First on scene for multiple transit-related incidents, coordinating with Police, EMS, and Transit Control to ensure safe and efficient resolution

Core Competencies

  • Transit operations supervision
  • Incident and emergency response
  • Service disruption management
  • Operator support and coaching
  • Unionized environment (ATU)
  • Investigations and reporting
  • Customer service resolution
  • Safety compliance (HTA, OHSA)
  • Real-time decision making
  • Stakeholder coordination

Timeline

Closures and Diversions

Toronto Transit Commission
09.2025 - Current

Mobile Cab Supervisor – Wheel-Trans Operations

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
09.2021 - 09.2025

Transit Control Bus Operations (TCBO)

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
01.2018 - 01.2021

High School Diploma - undefined

Adult Learning (Continuing Education)

Sheridan College
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