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Technical Safety Specialist

Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaFull-time$112k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-09
On-site · Canada

Core

Provide technical safety leadership for the Urban Rail Signaling business line, ensuring safety-critical systems comply with industry standards and best practices.

Role type

Senior Technical Safety Specialist (Safety Engineering)

Builds

Safety-critical train control and signaling systems

Domain

Railway signaling, train control, and automation

Required skills

Hazard analysis (HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, SHA, OSHA, FTA), Safety analysis (FFMEA, FMECA, FSA), Safety requirements definition, System safety lifecycle management, Risk management, Technical writing, Team leadership

Preferred skills

CBTC knowledge, Solid-State Interlocking (SSI) knowledge, Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO) membership, IRSE membership

Technologies

CENELEC, IEC, IEEE, MIL standards, Relay-based interlocking, Computer-based interlocking

Responsibilities

Perform hazard identification and safety analyses, Define and evaluate safety requirements, Review safety evidence and produce Safety Case artifacts, Lead and coordinate technical staff, Enforce safety strategy and methodologies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities