Senior Systems Safety Engineer Hybrid Rail & Transport

GFT; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

PT0? PTO accrual (competitive)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to join our Transportation Practice in Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia. You will lead safety assurance for major rail transit projects and coordinate with RAM specialists to deliver robust safety cases and regulatory compliance.

In this role you will mentor engineers, interface with clients and regulators, and help shape safety management processes while supporting business development in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in system safety engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 61508 and EN 50126 and RAM principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety programs and safety assurance activities for major rail transit projects.
• Define project safety plans and safety management processes.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and hazard management.

Skills

System safety engineering

RAM principles

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

P.Eng. designation (Canada)

Tools

IEC 61508

EN 50126

Job description

GFT is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to join our Transportation Practice in Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia. You will lead safety assurance for major rail transit projects and coordinate with RAM specialists to deliver robust safety cases and regulatory compliance.

In this role you will mentor engineers, interface with clients and regulators, and help shape safety management processes while supporting business development in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.