Senior Rail RAMS & Systems Assurance Lead

Egis; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available

Referral program

Job summary

Egis Canada, based in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Safety Chief - RAMS and Systems Assurance to lead RAMS and safety activities for major light rail projects. The role demands extensive RAMS expertise, strategic oversight, and strong leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

You will drive hazard analyses, safety case development, and assurance programs across design, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness, ensuring compliance with railway safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• P.Eng. designation in Ontario required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering, preferably in tramway/light rail/urban transit.
• Extensive RAMS engineering and systems assurance experience for railway projects.
• Experience performing/reviewing PHA, IHA, SHA, FHA, FMECA, FTA.
• Technical knowledge of safety case development for SIL‑certified railway systems.
• Proven leadership experience guiding high‑performing technical teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, technical communication, and reporting abilities.
• Ability to work independently in complex project environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RAMS engineering

Safety assurance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical communication

Independent work

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng. Ontario

Job description

Egis Canada, based in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Safety Chief - RAMS and Systems Assurance to lead RAMS and safety activities for major light rail projects. The role demands extensive RAMS expertise, strategic oversight, and strong leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

You will drive hazard analyses, safety case development, and assurance programs across design, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness, ensuring compliance with railway safety standards.