Senior Safety Officer

• Implements safety management programs toeliminatehazards mitigate risk and align with the Metrolinx Safety Management Systems; implements corrective action plans to ensure non-compliance issues are addressed appropriately.
• Reviews incident investigations report tracks and analyses accident and injury trends toidentifyareas for improvement and development and recommend intervention strategies that enhance safety awareness and reduce accidents; prepares safety performance reports for management review.
• Leads and performs safety assurance audits and inspections of the work of business units and external contractors toidentifysafety hazards associated with the work performed.
• Leads and coordinates with a variety of internal departments toestablishannual safetyobjectivesand performance indicators; coordinates with management to develop safety goalsobjectives safety initiatives and actions plans.
• Liaises with external contractors and safety representatives and reviews contracts and safety management plans for adherence with safety programs; provides recommendations to meet Metrolinx safety requirements.
• Leads and performs risk assessments to eliminate or reduce hazardous effects on the public passengers and employees;validatescorrective actions plans; works with business units on the implementation of corrective action plans.
• Reports on and investigates critical incidents and those with high-risk potential; investigates or provides close-out of investigations performed by external contractors; coordinates orfacilitatescomplex investigations.
• Liaises and works collaboratively with the broader safety division and business units with respect to hazard identification and control contractor monitoring regulatory requirements accident investigation and notifications to external authorities.
• Leads the development of and implements internal systems tomonitorcompliance with established policies and procedures.

• Completion of a degree in safety or related discipline or a combination of education training and experiencedeemedequivalent.
• Demonstrated progressive experience developing coordinating andmonitoringsafety programs and activities.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation is an asset.
• Must be able to obtain qualifications in Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR).
• A valid Ontario Class G drivers license isrequired.
• Knowledge of the interpretation and application of legislative and regulatory requirements including best practices procedures and processes governing occupational health and safety roadtransportationand/or rail transportation (e.g. Highway Traffic Act Railway Safety Act Occupational Health & SafetyActand regulations)
• Knowledge of transit operations property management and facility operations to contribute to the identification and mitigation of potential safety risks and disruptions to operations.
• Customer service skills to administer safety management practices on Metrolinx properties.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to examine incidents and problems detect root causes and resolve issues.

Working Conditions:

• Required towork days evenings nights and/or weekends and/or holidays on a 24/7 rotational shift basis and is subject to call-in during emergencies and to conduct accident investigations.
• Frequent fieldwork (80% in field work) in activebus andrailway environments with exposure to noise weather and moving equipment.
• Works outdoors at locations across the Metrolinx network andoperating areas in all types of weather conditions and at all times of the day or night.
• Frequent exposure to properly controlled hazards (e.g. train movements vehicle movements designated substances fumes and flammable / combustible agents);requiredto wear / use personal protective equipment (e.g. hard hats hearing protection protective eyewear protective clothing fall protection respirators and protective footwear)
• Work location is located at 277 Front St West (subject to change or as assigned).