Technical Safety Specialist

WSP Canada; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Technical Safety Specialist for its Rail & Transit Team. This hybrid role emphasizes collaborative work and involves hazard management processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience, particularly in safety regulations and risk assessments. The position offers competitive salary and an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Employee wellness platform

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in system, functional, or technical safety.
• Competency in hazard identification and qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative risk assessment.
• Knowledge of Transport Canada regulations and related safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support hazard management processes and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to track safety requirements.
• Prepare System Safety Reports and Safety Case artifacts.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

Technical Safety Specialist for our Rail & Transit Team. This is a hybrid position with no travel requirements. The role is not client-facing and primarily involves collaboration with internal teams.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we\'re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we\'re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we\'re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it\'s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here

• Support the development and maintenance of hazard management processes and Hazard Logs, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and documentation of mitigation strategies and Safety Requirements.
• Collaborate with design, Human Factors, RAM+S, and other project teams to define and track risk control actions and safety requirements.
• Assist in reviewing safety evidence to ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements, standards, and regulations, and in preparing corresponding System Safety Reports and Safety Case artifacts.
• Apply relevant safety standards and regulations—such as Transport Canada requirements, CSA R114:22 (CMREA), and EN 50126/50128/50129—throughout the project lifecycle.

What you\'ll bring to WSP

• Bachelor\'s degree or higher in Engineering (e.g., Functional safety, Industrial, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical) or a related technical field
• 2-5 years of experience in system, functional, or technical safety (internships or co-op experience may be considered)
• Competency in functional and technical safety, with familiarity in hazard identification and analysis, as well as qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative risk assessment methods (e.g., HAZID, SHA, FTA, FMECA, Risk Matrices)
• Good technical writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of Transport Canada regulations, CSA CMREA, and EN 50126/50128/50129 is considered an asset
• Experience in rail and transit projects is preferred
• Eligibility for P.Eng. designation is considered an asset

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $78,600 - $108,100

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

WSP is one of the world\'s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.