Rail Systems Assurance Lead, Safety & Security

Egis; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Job summary

Egis Canada is seeking a seasoned Senior Systems Assurance professional to lead RAMS, cyber security and safety efforts across rail projects. You will guide teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive safety-case development in line with EN standards and CMREA Canada methodologies.

The role requires deep rail domain knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines in a Canadian context.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher in electrical/mechanical engineering preferred.
• 10+ years in systems assurance within rail.
• Knowledge of rail operation and signaling systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Systems Assurance in Safety, Security, Cyber security, Physical Security, TRAM and Fire Life Safety.
• Lead team to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Identify and oversee safety and security requirements implementation.
• Lead safety assurance analyses and management plans.
• Support delivery assurance and provide reporting for strategic decisions.
• Ensure documentation readiness for safety gates.
• Attend safety reviews and coordinate with Independent Safety Assessor to close issues.
• Lead production of project documentation, safety and RAM requirements.
• Develop the Safety Case and risk assessments; propose mitigations.
• Establish hazard log processes and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

RAMS

Cyber security

System safety

Leadership

Rail signaling knowledge

Hazard analysis

Education

Master’s degree

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Job description

Egis Canada is seeking a seasoned Senior Systems Assurance professional to lead RAMS, cyber security and safety efforts across rail projects. You will guide teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive safety-case development in line with EN standards and CMREA Canada methodologies.

The role requires deep rail domain knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines in a Canadian context.