System Safety Engineer

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.

• Develop and maintain the client's 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.

• 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 IEC
  61508 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.