Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Gannett Fleming; London; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer in Ontario to lead the safety engineering efforts for rail transit systems. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience, especially in urban rail projects, and hold a relevant engineering degree. This position supports a hybrid work model and offers a comprehensive benefits package including wellness and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive paid-time-off

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Safety applied to Rail Systems.
• Experience in system safety activities for urban rail projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration in multi-discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, construction, operations, and maintenance of rail systems.
• Define RAMS plans and processes for projects.
• Mentor and develop staff within GFT.

Skills

Systems Safety Engineering

Team Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CENELEC standards

MIL-882

Job description

Senior Systems Safety Engineer

GFT is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to join our Practice or CBG Team! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Vancouver office.

Working at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead in the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of commuter, light, and heavy rail transit systems. They will deliver innovative, technical work to schedule and plan while achieving time, quality, and cost targets, as part of multi‑discipline teams or on behalf of our clients. The candidate will take on and lead a broad range of systems engineering activities and plan work packages using project management methods.

• Defines RAMS plans for specific projects and transit agencies.
• Establishes processes related to RAMS using industry best practices.
• Specifies RAMS metrics, key performance indicators, and RAMS targets for electronic, electro‑mechanical, and train‑based systems.
• Is the trusted advisor in all matters related to RAMS for GFT’s clients.
• Performs System Hazard Analysis, Operating and Support Hazard Analysis, and Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis on several different systems.
• Executes the RAMS plan for green‑field and brown‑field developments.
• Supports the continuous development of RAMS activities for ongoing projects.
• Supports the technical consultancy on RAMS, integration, validation & verification, and other related system engineering activities.
• Applies best practice systems engineering techniques to support pursuit of work in the region.
• Extracts technical and functional requirements from tender documents to create RAMS requirements.
• Follows company, safety, quality, environmental, commercial, and project management procedures as relevant to tasks undertaken.
• Mentors, coaches, and develops staff to assist them with achieving their full potential within the needs of GFT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Registered Professional Engineer is an asset but not mandatory for this role.
• 15+ years of experience working in Safety applied to Rail Systems.
• Experience executing system safety activities in urban rail projects.
• Proven ability to work successfully in multi‑discipline teams and across different business units.
• Team player, able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Experience in a project environment with good customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with CENELEC EN 50126, 50129, and 50716.
• Experience working with CSA R114 : 22.
• Experience working with MIL-882.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accruals.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Access to internal and external training programs.
• Support active participation in professional organizations.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status, or other characteristics protected by law.