Safety Assurance Specialist
Safety Assurance Specialist
Posted on :
19-06-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Job Description
Description
2 Permanent Vacancies
Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.
Our Operations & Safety team is seeking 2 Safety Assurance Specialists to help shape the future of safe public transit across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. In this pivotal role youll evaluate system safety performance lead assessments and drive continuous improvement across major capital and operational projectsGO Expansion LRTs Subways and more.
What will I be doing
- Lead and execute structured safety certification activities across the project lifecycle in alignment with CENELEC EN 50126 and CMREA requirements.
- Review System Safety Plans System Assurance Plans Safety Case Reports and Verification & Validation (V&V) Matrices to assess completeness and compliance with certification milestones.
- Analyze Structured Hazard Assessments (e.g. PHA SHA IHA) and ensure traceability through Hazard Logs and Risk Registers in accordance with accepted risk management practices.
- Coordinate with Independent Safety Assessors (ISAs) to facilitate certification reviews audits and assessments.
- Monitor compliance with the Canadian Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CMREA) and relevant federal and provincial regulatory frameworks.
- Contribute to Safety Certification strategies for multi-modal transit projects including GO Expansion Ontario Line and LRT/Subway extensions.
- Collaborate with infrastructure rolling stock and operations teams to ensure safety integration into systems engineering and design deliverables.
- Provide internal reporting on safety certification status including evidence sufficiency readiness gaps and risks to achieving Operational Readiness or Authorization to Operate.
- Support the continuous improvement of safety certification frameworks tools and processes promoting best practices and consistency across projects.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Systems Engineering Safety Engineering Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in system safety assurance certification or RAMS engineering within the transit rail or aerospace sectors.
- In-depth knowledge and practical application of the CENELEC EN 50126 EN 50128 and EN 50129 standards with experience managing documentation aligned with the V-cycle.
- Strong familiarity with Canadian Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CMREA) or Transport Canada safety regulatory frameworks.
- Experience developing Safety Cases Hazard Logs Assurance Cases and managing certification deliverables aligned to ISA expectations.
- Proficient in risk analysis methodologies including FMEA FTA bowtie analysis and ALARP justification.
- Knowledge of safety-related software development and validation per EN 50128 is a strong asset.
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles (e.g. per ISO 15288) and their application in safety-critical environments.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret write and audit system assurance documentation including verification plans configuration management plans and interface control documents.
- Capable of managing complex multi-disciplinary projects with technical regulatory and schedule constraints.
- Effective communicator able to produce high-quality technical reports and influence decisions through structured reasoning and evidence-based arguments.
- Professional Engineer () designation in Ontario or eligibility to obtain is an asset.
- Proficiency in relevant software: DOORS Excel Visio hazard log tools and MS Office Suite.
Dont Meet Every Requirement
If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email .
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
For Internal applicants with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policybefore submitting your application.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
#LI-SC1
#LI-SC1
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
