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Project Safety Assurance Manager

Job in Toronto, Ontario, C6A, Canada
Listing for: Alstom
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Safety Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Req
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada's busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project, and we are hiring for hundreds of roles.

The GO Expansion scope: new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications and digital systems, maintenance, and much more.
Objective   Manage, perform and ensure the activities related to safety assurance in the Projects and Programs (products and systems)
Deliver safe solutions (Projects and Programs)
Key Accountabilities   Coordinate all the Safety Assurance activities on the project / system / product as per Safety process defined in Signalling Safety Instruction
Perform Safety analysis, manage Hazard Log, review RAM, Cyber, V&V, T&C activities from a Safety perspective
Define safety plan and manage safety workload and associated planning
Support tenders and/or RC teams to integrate product/system in projects
Build the Safety Reports and/or the Safety Cases
Apply the safety assurance methodologies (risk acceptance criteria, safety analysis, verification and validation) defined for the project / system / product
Organize and attend periodic Safety Reviews
Defend Safety Case argumentations in front of internal (QS, Safety Assessor) and external (ISA) assessors; define and follow-up action plans to close the findings of the assessors
Manage (if any) the Safety Assurance Engineers involved on the project / system / product (Internal or external resources)
If identified as Safety Leader for a Safety Issue, manage 8D steps as per process
Key Job Authorities and Dimensions   Safety reference on the related Projects/Program for the Core team, Customer (internal or external) and assessors/SA (internal and external)
Team manager if SAE involved
Safety budget responsible
Performance measurements   KPI SAF 001 - No "NO GO" for Safety reasons in Gate Reviews
KPI SAF 002 - Assessment Findings:
Low rework due to External / Internal Assessments
KPI SAF 003 - Safety Findings:
Quality of the inputs
KPI SAF 004 - Late Safety Requirements Identification
Safety reviews OK
Respect QCD commitments and OTD/DOT milestones
Compliance to process (through Inspections, …)
Education & Experience   Advanced University or Engineering degree
English operational in reading and writing for technical documentation
System, Electrical, Electronics, Electromechanical engineering knowledge desired
Mastering Cenelec Standards for Safety (or equivalent standards if needed: AREMA, IEEE, etc ) and safety methodology & concepts/principles
10 years successful experience in safety assurance including 2 years in Railway business
Competencies & Skills   Structured and organized
Team player
Proactive behavior
Sense of anticipation and urgency
Ability to say “no go” when needed and to support/elaborate plan/solution to deliver
Resilient (to pressure, to last minutes deliveries, safety issue management…)
Training capability in Safety
Ability to allocate/drive activities performed by others (SAE)
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Important to note  As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Job Type: Experienced

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