System Safety Engineer Matchtech North America Ottawa

Matchtech is working with a key client in Toronto to support the recruitment of a number of System Safety Assurance Consultants. These roles are open to various grades/levels and offering competitive renumeration packages depending on the grade/years of industry experience. These positions are looking for permanent staff to work on high profile railway and transit projects on a hybrid basis. Are you passionate about system safety and ready to make a real impact on major railway projects across Canada? As a System Safety Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining the System Safety Management System for railway projects. Your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and efficiency of critical infrastructure across Canada. The Role Develop and maintain the clients System Safety Management System for railway projects. Prepare System Safety Plans, Safety and Assurance Reports, and Safety Cases in compliance with EN50126, EN50128, and EN50129 standards. Lead safety assessment processes, including hazard identification, risk analysis, and safety requirements allocation. Define safety requirements for all aspects of railway systems—civil, electrical, mechanical, hardware, and software. Oversee implementation of Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and ensure robust documentation. Your Qualifications/Experience P.Eng designation or eligibility for certification in a Canadian province (or equivalent). 8+ years of experience in System Safety Management, ideally with large-scale railway systems. Proven application of EN50126, EN50128, and EN50129 standards; familiarity with CMREA and IEC61508 is an asset. Expertise in developing safety-related documentation and implementing ALARP risk reduction strategies. Ability to foster system safety awareness and competence within multidisciplinary teams. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2o63xx