Senior Safety Engineer

Job title: Senior Safety Engineer

Company: Toronto Transit Commission

Job description: JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 11669
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Sustainable Innovation (20001212) – Engineering Services (30000489)
Salary Information: $111,129.20 – $138,975.20
Pay Scale Group: 10SA
Employment Type: Regular (Hybrid)
Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: July 30, 2025
Last Day to Apply: August 13, 2025
Reports to: Manager, RAMSThe Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America’s third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan – Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.The full Plan canCareer OpportunityLooking for a new and exciting opportunity? We are looking for a Senior Safety Engineer to join our team!What You Will DoReporting to the Manager – RAMS, you will be responsible for safety activities relating to new vehicles, charging infrastructure, system acquisitions and applications.Other responsibilities of your role will include:

• Working closely with external suppliers as a project-specific hazard controller in verification and validation of processes to ensure compliance with the system assurance requirements and performance of safety compliance audits, and with internal customers in development and acceptance of solutions.
• Providing safety engineering support services relating to new transit vehicles, system acquisitions, charging infrastructure, and applications through monitoring, validating, and auditing supplier’s System Safety and Assurance Plans and other plans developed to support TTC policies and the Commission-wide System Safety Plan.
• Developing, managing and implementing Vehicle and System Safety Certification Plans and Safe Operating Procedures in conjunction with suppliers; inspecting and monitoring related equipment; conducting risk assessments; and ensuring work is completed within defined timeframes and budgets.
• Coordinating all activities relating to assigned safety and systems engineering aspects of transit vehicles, charging infrastructure, and equipment acquisition projects and programs.
• Developing and collaborating in the development of specifications, standards and System Safety Certification Plans and System Safety Program Plans for various transit vehicles applications.
• Preparing, reviewing, monitoring and managing project-specific hazard logs, in the capacity of a hazard controller.
• Coordinating and auditing vehicle design, manufacture and commissioning to ensure compliance with safety legislation, standards, specifications and operating protocols.
• Conducting safety compliance audits to ensure that safety components on new vehicles and charging systems meet or exceed engineering specifications.
• Liaising with internal stakeholder departments and suppliers as necessary to ensure smooth implementation and transfer of knowledge and responsibility, including development of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Managing technical reviews of FMEA/FMECA, FTA, and hazard analysis for electrical and rail systems.
• Additionally, this role may involve traveling within Ontario, Canada, and worldwide throughout the stages of new transit vehicles and equipment design, development, manufacturing, delivery, etc. as required.
• Participating in the TTC’s Customer Service Ambassador Program
• Promoting a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. You will also provide leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Apply analytical skills
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
• Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Audit systems, processes, and products
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Identify and minimize risk of Health and Safety issues

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Your educational background will consist of the completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (i.e. Electrical Engineering) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Your application will demonstrate several years of rail industry experience.
• Your registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario as a Professional Engineer is required.
• Your knowledge of safety standards (i.e. MIL-STD-882E, CENELEC EN50126, EN50128 and EN50129) Is considered an asset.
• You will have experience in railway systems, systems assurance, RAMS, testing and commissioning, verification & validation.
• Additionally, you will have knowledge of the Ontario Electric Safety Code, Ontario Building Code, CSA standards and other applicable codes and standards.
• You will have sound judgement, proven technical design skills, well-developed organizational, analyt-ical and problem-solving skills, effective verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• You will have proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.) and other computerized applications applicable to the work.
• You will have demonstrated ability to work and interact with multi-discipline teams and deal with complex issues.
• You will be required to obtain Subway and Streetcar Rulebook Certification. Internal training will be provided upon hiring.
• You will occasionally be required to work outside of regular work hours to provide support and guid-ance to maintenance staff.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.

Commitment to EDIThe TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Expected salary: $111129.2 – 138975.2 per year

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:27:35 GMT

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