Manager, Safety Risk

Metrolinx; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transit agency in Ontario is seeking a safety risk management professional to develop and implement safety strategies. The role involves data analysis, risk assessments, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in safety risk management. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. This role offers opportunities to contribute to community safety and transit improvements.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Progressive experience in safety risk management and safety investigations.
• Knowledge of budget development and financial management processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the safety risk management strategy.
• Provide guidance and training on safety risk management.
• Manage data collection and analysis related to safety risks.

Skills

Safety risk management

Project management

Data analytics

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, and supports the PRESTO fare system. We are building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system. 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.

What will I be doing?

• Develops and implements the safety risk management strategy through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including processes, standards, systems, and procedures for conducting risk assessments.
• Provides safety risk management guidance, training, and advice to internal and external stakeholders to build risk awareness and ensure due diligence within Metrolinx.
• Manages the organization and facilitation of workshops with Metrolinx business units to collect data related to potential safety risks within operational programs and engineering project deviations.
• Manages ongoing quantitative and qualitative analysis of safety risks within operational programs.
• Manages the collection and review of safety data to categorize, estimate, and prioritize risks that may affect an operational program, including risks identified during incident investigations.
• Recommends and manages strategies for risk avoidance, mitigation and / or contingency plans relating to an operational program, including risks identified during incident investigations.
• Manages the Safety Risk Register to document risks within business units, including risks identified during incident investigations and corrective action plans to eliminate or mitigate the risks.
• Establishes, manages and maintains a Safety Risk Scorecard for the business units, as appropriate.
• Manages the communication of safety risk to internal and external stakeholders to maximize safety awareness and improve safety.
• Provides updates on safety risks to senior management within Safety Division and other business units.
• Monitors progress on risk management initiatives within the Safety Division to ensure planning objectives are delivered on time and within budget, and that expected results are achieved.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Science, Engineering, Statistics, Data Analytics or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Progressive experience in safety risk management, safety assessments and / or safety investigations.
• Knowledge of project management principles to lead and direct cross-functional teams and consultants on multiple projects.
• Knowledge of safety risk management, including quantification of risks, prioritization, and development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of probability, statistics and data analytics as they relate to safety data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of budget development and financial management processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Facilitation skills to conduct meetings and workshops with senior management and large project teams.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills to communicate complex risk management information to varied audiences.
• Strong written communication skills to prepare high-level briefing notes and detailed technical reports on safety risks.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t align with every qualification, you’re encouraged to apply. You 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 Indigenous peoples, Black individuals, racialized groups, 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 an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Recruitment team at 416-202-5601 or [e-mail].

Application Process

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will use email to communicate for all job competitions. Please ensure you have an updated email address that is checked daily. A Criminal Record Check may be required for the successful candidate.

For internal applicants, the Internal Mobility Policy applies to non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying and be in good standing. Please review the policy before submitting your application.

Should any information provided be misleading, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue 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.

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