Project Safety Manager, Burnaby

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And that’s where you come in.Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)The Technical Safety department is responsible for the safety of the products and project solutions developed and deployed by the Urban Rail Signaling business line and complianceto safety principles, industry specific standards and best practices for the development of safety-critical systems.The Project Safety Manager coordinates the Technical Safety activities for products/projects so that the solutions (whether for testing or deployment to a customer for trial operationsor revenue) are safe for their intended scope and purpose and is responsible for demonstrating that the solutions comply with the relevant processes, policies, legislation, standards and regulations.Key AccountabilitiesPrepares safety plans and safety cases (generic product/generic application/specific application, design and implementation, according to the defined scope) to demonstrate that the solution is safe for its intended purposeIs part of the project core team and the interface with senior managementInterfaces with ISA and customer (involves technical safety experts as needed), defines follow-up action plans and ensures execution to close the eventual findingsDefines, identifies and coordinates the project safety team to implement the safety strategyEnsures that all delivered solutions meet both the company safety requirements and the contractual safety requirementsEnsures theexecution of project safety activities through schedule, critical path management and risk/opportunity management for delivery within scope, budget and on timeManages and anticipates team workload demand according to project needs and manages allocated resources executing product/project hazard andsafety analysis activities with support from other Technical Safety disciplines’ people managersEnforces the company Technical Safety processes and guarantees adherence to the project safety planSupervises Technical Safety analyses, design reviews, RAM and Hazard Log management with support from other Technical Safety disciplines’ people managersAnticipates and escalates technical issues and/or resource issues on projectsKey RequirementsB.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering/equivalent or Business domain with demonstrated experience in the Technical areaMinimum 10 years of experience in a senior technical role in train control systems or automation in other industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, medical or nuclearGood understanding of systems engineering, software engineering and functional safetyDetailed knowledge of system safety lifecycle, safety design concepts and risk analysisDemonstrated experience with: System Safety, Validation, Safety Planning, Safety Approval and Certification, RAMT Engineering, Software Safety Assessment, Hazard Management, Safety CaseDemonstrated ability to lead and coordinate technical staffStrong MS Office skills and Project Management tools&softwareGood technical writing skills, excellent communication and analytical skills; excellent command of the English language, both written and oralPreferred QualificationsM.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalentKnowledge of railway signaling systems, train control systems, fixed and moving block signaling principles, relay-based and/or computer-based interlocking designExtensive experience with safety standards (CENELEC, IEC, IEEE, MIL), best practices, safety methods and techniques (HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, SHA, OSHA, FTA, FMEA/FMECA, FSA) and hazard managementWorking knowledge of Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) and/or Solid-State Interlocking (SSI)Member of Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO) or Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE)Total Compensation Range (Base Salary + Annual Incentive plan) : $150,028-$190,536The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paidRetirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting periodCompany paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal emergency leave days and sick daysMaternity/Parental/Adoption top up payAnnual Incentive planCompany provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance PlanThis posting relates to an existing vacancy.Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. 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