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Join WSP in Canada to apply for the Safety Assurance Specialist, Rail and Transit role.
Overview
Shape the Future of Rail Safety with WSP! Are you passionate about system safety and ready to make a real impact on major railway projects across Canada? Join WSP – a Canadian leader in engineering and professional services, and help us deliver safe, innovative, and sustainable transportation solutions.
Job Description
As a System Safety Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in planning, developing, and maintaining WSP’s System Safety Management System for railway projects. Your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and efficiency of critical infrastructure across Canada.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain WSP’s System Safety Management System for railway projects
Prepare comprehensive System Safety Plans, Safety and Assurance Reports, and Safety Cases in line 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, architectural, electrical, mechanical, hardware, and software)
Oversee safety goals and the implementation of Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) for safety functions, ensuring robust documentation
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, suppliers, contractors, and regulatory authorities to communicate and coordinate safety requirements
Supervise verification and validation activities to ensure safety‑critical components and systems meet performance standards
Implement risk reduction strategies to ALARP and manage hazard transfer processes, including client acceptance
Foster system safety awareness and competence within design teams, ensuring all members involved in safety‑critical activities are properly qualified
Participate in System Assurance Audits and drive continuous improvement by implementing lessons learned and best practices
Qualifications
Strong skills in developing safety‑related documentation (policies, objectives, strategies, communication plans)
P.Eng designation or eligibility for certification in a Canadian province (or equivalent)
At least 8 years of experience in System Safety Management, ideally with large‑scale railway systems
Proven application of System Safety Management principles in compliance with EN50126, EN50128, and EN50129
Experience with CMREA and IEC
61508 is an asset
Team spirit, rigor, leadership, and passion for safety
About WSP
WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, with over 65,000 team members worldwide and 12,000+ in Canada. We work across sectors to design sustainable solutions for the future.
Benefits & Culture
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive and employee‑focused benefits, a wellness platform, virtual healthcare, and savings programs. We are committed to inclusion, balance, and a collaborative culture.
Additional Information
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Compliance with HSE policy is expected. Fieldwork roles may require key physical tasks. WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and is committed to employment equity. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
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