Construction Safety Certification Specialist

Construction Safety Certification Specialist

Construction Safety Certification Specialist (10915)

JOB INFORMATION
Requisition :10915
Number of Vacancies:1
Department:Safety And Environment )-Safety & Security )
Salary Information: $ - $
Pay Scale Group:10SA (CAN/S/J/10SA)
Employment Type:Regular
Weekly

Hours:

35,
Off Days: Saturday, Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: June 12, 2025
Last Day to Apply: June 26, 2025
Reports to:Senior Construction Safety Officer

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new  TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:

Vision:Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission:To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

A great opportunity within the Safety and Environment Department.

What you will do

Reporting to the Senior Construction Safety Officer, you will be responsible for providing guidance and support to project teams during the design and construction phases. This includes developing, implementing, verifying, and assessing processes related to project safety certification and assurance activities, in alignment with standards and codes such as the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) regulations, rail industry best practices, and the TTC Safety Health Environment Management System (SHEMS) programs.

The position also involves designing activities for hazard identification, anticipation, and control to prevent incidents, as well as overseeing safety testing, commissioning, certification, and assurance activities for the management of the ECE Health and Safety Program.

You will direct and coordinate activities pertaining to the following safety-related duties by developing and supporting implementation of hazard identification and risk management processes; conducting engineering analyses on safety critical components, systems and procedures; developing accident/incident/hazard analysis/ threat and vulnerability assessments; establishing and determining criteria for project Safety Certification activities; developing project specific safety certification and assurnance plans, including the Certifiable Elements List (CEL), Design Criteria Conformance Review and Construction Verification Checklists;

overseeing system safety and security certification field audits during construction activity; overseeing tests and inspections of safety and security-related equipment and systems.

Supports testing and start-up activities including preparation of system testing and start up plans, review test procedure and auditing tests results.

You will lead investigations, observations, inspections and tests of parts, materials, equipment and personnel performance for adherence to established quality assurance and safety standards; conduct analyses, provide commentary, and generate reports pertaining to safety certification activities; conduct a thorough review of the Safety Certification Final Report to ensure that all activities and elements of the Safety Certification Plan are accurately presented for approval;

develop and facilitate the completion of Safety Certificates for assigned projects, attesting to their safe and secure operation prior to being put into service; design safety compliance and assurance audits and coordinate engineering design reviews and revisions to the master design specifications for contract documentation.

In addition to the above, you will demonstrate behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in…