Safety Chief - RAMS and Systems Assurance

Egis Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Egis Group in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Safety Chief - RAMS and Systems Assurance with 10+ years in rail transit to lead RAMS programs for major light rail projects.

You will direct hazard analyses, safety case development, and assurance activities across design, testing, and commissioning, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and coordinate with clients and regulators to ensure safety compliance and project readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• P.Eng designation in Ontario required or eligible.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, preferably in tramway/light rail/urban transit projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead RAMS and system assurance programs for major light rail and transit projects.
• Direct RAMS plans, safety plans, assurance strategies, and technical documentation.
• Oversee hazard management: risk assessment, hazard identification, mitigation tracking, safety verification.
• Produce RAMS analyses: PHA, IHA, SHA, FHA, FMECA, FTA, and other safety assessments.
• Lead safety case development for railway systems and SIL-certified functions.
• Coordinate system assurance across design, integration, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Provide technical leadership and quality oversight for reliability, maintainability, and safety engineering deliverables.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams on system safety and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with railway safety standards and governance requirements.
• Mentor and develop RAMS specialists and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

RAMS Engineering

Safety Assurance

Hazard Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Education

P.Eng (Ontario)

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Egis and be part of our exciting growth across Canada. As a member of our global team of 23,500+ engineers, architects, scientists and consultants, you'll help deliver some of the country's most impactful infrastructure, transportation, buildings and energy projects while building a career with global opportunities and local impact.

Safety Chief - RAMS and Systems Assurance is a senior leadership role based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, responsible for directing system safety, reliability, availability, maintainability, and assurance activities on major light rail projects. The position reports to the System Safety Manager and provides technical and people leadership to a multidisciplinary RAMS and systems assurance team.

The role oversees the development and execution of RAMS strategies, safety assurance programs, and lifecycle safety deliverables across railway infrastructure and transit projects. Responsibilities include establishing project-specific methodologies, directing hazard and reliability analyses, managing safety case development, and ensuring compliance with applicable railway safety requirements throughout design, integration, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness phases.

The ideal candidate brings more than 10 years of experience in rail transit systems, strong expertise in RAMS engineering and safety assurance, and demonstrated success leading technical specialists within complex, multidisciplinary project environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of RAMS and system assurance programs for major light rail and transit projects.
• Direct the preparation, review, and approval of RAMS plans, safety plans, assurance strategies, and supporting technical documentation.
• Oversee hazard management activities, including risk assessment, hazard identification, mitigation tracking, and safety verification.
• Produce and review RAMS analyses, including PHA, IHA, SHA, FHA, FMECA, FTA, and other reliability and safety assessments.
• Lead safety case development for railway systems, subsystems, and SIL-certified functions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate system assurance activities across design, integration, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness phases.
• Provide technical leadership and quality oversight for reliability engineering, maintainability engineering, and safety engineering deliverables.
• Engage with clients, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams on system safety and risk management matters.
• Support compliance with railway safety standards, assurance processes, and project governance requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop systems assurance specialists while promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering, preferably including tramway, light rail, or urban transit projects.
• Extensive experience in RAMS engineering and systems assurance for railway projects.
• Demonstrated experience performing and reviewing:
  • Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA)
  • Interface Hazard Analysis (IHA)
  • System Hazard Analysis (SHA)
  • Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA)
  • Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Technical knowledge of safety case development for electrical, electronic, electromechanical, and SIL-certified railway systems and functions.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing technical teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, technical communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide direction within complex project environments.

Assets

• Direct experience supporting major LRT, tramway, metro, commuter rail, or passenger rail programs.
• Experience working through system integration, testing, commissioning, and operational acceptance phases.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience interacting with railway operators, transit authorities, regulators, and independent safety assessors.
• Advanced knowledge of international railway system assurance and functional safety practices.
• Additional postgraduate education in systems engineering, safety engineering, or transportation engineering.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.