Safety Engineer

Matchtech North America; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech North America is seeking experienced System Safety Assurance Consultants in Toronto. These positions involve developing and maintaining the System Safety Management System for railway projects, ensuring compliance with EN50126, EN50128, and EN50129 standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience and a P.Eng designation, working in a multidisciplinary environment on critical infrastructure projects across Canada. The role offers competitive remuneration and a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in System Safety Management, specifically with large-scale railway systems.
• Experience with EN50126, EN50128, EN50129 standards.
• Ability to develop safety-related documentation and implement ALARP risk strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the System Safety Management System for railway projects.
• Prepare System Safety Plans, Safety Reports, and Safety Cases.
• Lead safety assessment processes including hazard identification.

Skills

System Safety Management

Risk Analysis

Safety Assessment

EN50126 compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

P.Eng designation or equivalent

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.