Gary Webster (TTC)
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Gary M. Webster, B.Sc. (Hons)
, P.Eng. is a public transit manager in Toronto, Canada.
Webster graduated from Queen's University
as a civil engineer in 1975 and joined the Toronto Transit Commission
soon after. He has served in various supervisory and management roles at the TTC, including in the subway and equipment maintenance departments, in the Transportation department, as Manager - Materials and Procurement (1986-1990), Manager - Service Planning (1990-1994), Manager - Human Resources (1994-1996), and General Manager - Operations (1996-2006). He fishes on holiday for salmon.
On June 10, 2006 he replaced Rick Ducharme
as Chief General Manager on an interim basis after Ducharme's resignation. A year later, on June 27, 2007, Webster was confirmed in the post on a permanent basis. He is the first TTC Chief General Manager to be promoted from within the organization; all five previous holders of the position were hired from outside the TTC.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
, P.Eng. is a public transit manager in Toronto, Canada.
Webster graduated from Queen's University
Queen's University
Queen's University, , is a public research university located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Founded on 16 October 1841, the university pre-dates the founding of Canada by 26 years. Queen's holds more more than of land throughout Ontario as well as Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England...
as a civil engineer in 1975 and joined the Toronto Transit Commission
Toronto Transit Commission
-Island Ferry:The ferry service to the Toronto Islands was operated by the TTC from 1927 until 1962, when it was transferred to the Metro Parks and Culture department. Since 1998, the ferry service is run by Toronto Parks and Recreation.-Gray Coach:...
soon after. He has served in various supervisory and management roles at the TTC, including in the subway and equipment maintenance departments, in the Transportation department, as Manager - Materials and Procurement (1986-1990), Manager - Service Planning (1990-1994), Manager - Human Resources (1994-1996), and General Manager - Operations (1996-2006). He fishes on holiday for salmon.
On June 10, 2006 he replaced Rick Ducharme
Rick Ducharme
Richard C. Ducharme P.Eng. has served as an administrator for several Canadian transit and transportation authorities, most recently as General Manager of Transportation for the City of Edmonton....
as Chief General Manager on an interim basis after Ducharme's resignation. A year later, on June 27, 2007, Webster was confirmed in the post on a permanent basis. He is the first TTC Chief General Manager to be promoted from within the organization; all five previous holders of the position were hired from outside the TTC.