We are seeking Safety Assurance Consultants at Consultant, Senior, and Principal levels to join our growing rail and transit team in Canada. This is a broad opportunity for individuals with experience in safety assurance across rail and transit systems, including signalling, infrastructure, rolling stock, electrification, and operations & maintenance. Successful candidates will support the delivery of safety assurance activities across the project lifecycle, such as producing safety assurance artefacts, performing independent safety assessments, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulations and best practice. The location is primarily Toronto, with flexibility depending on project needs. Hybrid working arrangements, advantages, and office presence will vary by role and level, with opportunities to work on projects across Canada.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the development and delivery of safety assurance strategies across rail and transit projectsProduce and review safety assurance deliverables, including safety plans, safety cases, hazard logs and related documentationUndertake hazard identification and risk assessment activities (e.G. HAZID, HAZOP, risk workshops)Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and client requirementsContribute to independent safety assessment or competent person activities where applicableSupport system integration, testing, validation and commissioning activities from a safety perspectiveEngage with multidisciplinary teams,



clients and stakeholders to support successful project deliveryProvide technical input and assurance across different subsystems and disciplines as requiredYour ImpactStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skillsAbility to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teamsAnalytical and problem‑solving capabilityOrganised, proactive and able to manage competing prioritiesCommitment to quality, safety and continuous improvementSkills That Set You ApartExperience in rail and transit safety assurance across one or more disciplines such as signalling, infrastructure, rolling stock, electrification or operations & maintenanceFamiliarity with relevant safety standards and frameworks such as CENELEC, CSM‑RA, CMREA, IEC standards or equivalentExperience in independent safety assessment, auditing or compliance activitiesInvolvement in independent quality activities such as witnessing, trial running, testing, validation or verificationUnderstanding of system safety lifecycle and hazard management processesExperience working within the Canadian rail industry is advantageous but not essentialCompensationAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $162,200 - $212,200MB & ON: $148,000 - $198,000NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $146,500 - $194,600Legal and Employment Equity StatementsWSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Safety Assurance - Lead Senior Consultant/Principal Consultant - Rail & Transit (Toronto)
🏢 WSP in Canada
📍 Toronto