Location:Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJob ID:R Date Posted: Company Name:Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.Profession (Job Category):Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoAbout UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.Job Description:The Safety Engineering department is responsible for the safety of the products and project solutions developed and deployed by the Urban Rail Signaling business line and compliance to safety principles, industry specific standards and best practices for the development of safety-critical systems.The Technical Safety Specialist provides technical safety leadership to the safety team, is responsible for enforcing the safety strategy, developing and continuously improving safety methodologies, execution of Safety Engineering activities in accordance with the company’s process, applicable industry standards, best practices and sharing expert knowledgeKey AccountabilitiesEnsure that the Safety Engineering activities are executed in accordance with the company’s process, applicable industry standards and best practices.Perform hazard identification studies (HAZID, HAZOP), hazard analyses (PHA, SHA, OSHA, FTA), safety analyses (FFMEA, FMECA, FSA) and hazard management.Define safety requirements; analyze and evaluate design compliance with safety requirements and safety principles.Review the adequacy and completeness of the safety evidences and produce the corresponding Safety Case artifactsWork as part of an integrated project team, promoting the company's safety policy and best practices.Report directly to the Manager, RAMS Engineering and liaise with the Chief Safety ArchitectKey RequirementsB.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalentMinimum 10 years of experience in a senior technical role in train control systems or automation in other industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, medical or nuclearKnowledge of railway signaling systems, train control systems, fixed and moving block signaling principles, relay-based and/or computer-based interlocking designGood understanding of systems engineering, software engineering and functional safetyDetailed knowledge of system safety lifecycle, system requirements definition, safety design concepts (system and software),



safety and risk analysisExtensive experience with safety standards (CENELEC, IEC, IEEE, MIL), best practices, safety methods and techniques (HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, SHA, OSHA, FTA, FMEA/FMECA, FSA) and hazard managementAbility to lead and coordinate technical staffGood technical writing skills, excellent communication and analytical skills; excellent command of the English language, both written and oralPreferred QualificationsM.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalentWorking knowledge of Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) and/or Solid-State Interlocking (SSI)Member of Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO) or Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE)The Safety Engineering department is responsible for the safety of the products and project solutions developed and deployed by the Urban Rail Signaling business line and compliance to safety principles, industry specific standards and best practices for the development of safety-critical systems.The Technical Safety Specialist provides technical safety leadership to the safety team, is responsible for enforcing the safety strategy, developing and continuously improving safety methodologies, execution of Safety Engineering activities in accordance with the company’s process, applicable industry standards, best practices and sharing expert knowledgeKey AccountabilitiesEnsure that the Safety Engineering activities are executed in accordance with the company’s process, applicable industry standards and best practices.Perform hazard identification studies (HAZID, HAZOP), hazard analyses (PHA, SHA, OSHA, FTA), safety analyses (FFMEA, FMECA, FSA) and hazard management.Define safety requirements; analyze and evaluate design compliance with safety requirements and safety principles.Review the adequacy and completeness of the safety evidences and produce the corresponding Safety Case artifactsWork as part of an integrated project team, promoting the company's safety policy and best practices.Report directly to the Manager, RAMS Engineering and liaise with the Chief Safety ArchitectKey RequirementsB.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science,



Electrical Engineering or equivalentMinimum 10 years of experience in a senior technical role in train control systems or automation in other industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, medical or nuclearKnowledge of railway signaling systems, train control systems, fixed and moving block signaling principles, relay-based and/or computer-based interlocking designGood understanding of systems engineering, software engineering and functional safetyDetailed knowledge of system safety lifecycle, system requirements definition, safety design concepts (system and software), safety and risk analysisExtensive experience with safety standards (CENELEC, IEC, IEEE, MIL), best practices, safety methods and techniques (HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, SHA, OSHA, FTA, FMEA/FMECA, FSA) and hazard managementAbility to lead and coordinate technical staffGood technical writing skills, excellent communication and analytical skills; excellent command of the English language, both written and oralPreferred QualificationsM.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalentWorking knowledge of Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) and/or Solid-State Interlocking (SSI)Member of Qualified Engineer of Ontario (PEO) or Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE)Total Compensation Range (Base Salary + Annual Incentive plan) : $132,025 - $169,532The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paidRetirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting periodCompany paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal emergency leave days and sick daysMaternity/Parental/Adoption top up payAnnual Incentive planCompany provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance PlanThis posting relates to an existing vacancy.Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people .Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at .At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at

📌 Technical Safety Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas
📍 Toronto