Safety Consultant

Matchtech North America; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech North America is assisting a key client in Toronto to recruit System Safety Assurance Consultants on a hybrid basis for major railway and transit projects in Canada.

As a System Safety Specialist you will develop and maintain the System Safety Management System, prepare safety plans and reports to EN50126/28/29, and lead hazard analyses. P.Eng designation or eligibility and 8+ years in system safety are required.

Qualifications

• P.Eng designation or eligibility for certification in a Canadian province.
• 8+ years of experience in System Safety Management, ideally with large-scale railway systems.
• Proven application of EN50126, EN50128, EN50129; familiarity with CMREA and IEC61508 is an asset.
• Expertise in developing safety-related documentation and implementing ALARP risk reduction strategies.
• Ability to foster system safety awareness and competence within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the System Safety Management System for railway projects.
• Prepare System Safety Plans, Safety and Assurance Reports, and Safety Cases in compliance with EN50126, EN50128, and EN50129 standards.
• Lead safety assessment processes, including hazard identification, risk analysis, and safety requirements allocation.
• Define safety requirements for all aspects of railway systems—civil, electrical, mechanical, hardware, and software.
• Oversee implementation of Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and ensure robust documentation.

Skills

System safety management

Hazard identification

Risk analysis

Safety requirements

ALARP strategies

Team collaboration

Education

P.Eng designation or eligibility

Tools

EN50126/EN50128/EN50129

CMREA familiarity

IEC61508 familiarity

Job description

Matchtech is working with a key client in Toronto to support the recruitment of a number of System Safety Assurance Consultants. These roles are open to various grades/levels and offering competitive renumeration packages depending on the grade/years of industry experience.

These positions are looking for permanent staff to work on high profile railway and transit projects on a hybrid basis.

Are you passionate about system safety and ready to make a real impact on major railway projects across Canada? As a System Safety Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining the System Safety Management System for railway projects. Your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and efficiency of critical infrastructure across Canada.

The Role

• Develop and maintain the clients System Safety Management System for railway projects.
• Prepare System Safety Plans, Safety and Assurance Reports, and Safety Cases in compliance with EN50126, EN50128, and EN50129 standards.
• Lead safety assessment processes, including hazard identification, risk analysis, and safety requirements allocation.
• Define safety requirements for all aspects of railway systems-civil, electrical, mechanical, hardware, and software.
• Oversee implementation of Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and ensure robust documentation.

Your Qualifications/Experience

• P.Eng designation or eligibility for certification in a Canadian province (or equivalent).
• 8+ years of experience in System Safety Management, ideally with large-scale railway systems.
• Proven application of EN50126, EN50128, and EN50129 standards; familiarity with CMREA and IEC61508 is an asset.
• Expertise in developing safety-related documentation and implementing ALARP risk reduction strategies.
• Ability to foster system safety awareness and competence within multidisciplinary teams.