OverviewJob Title:Safety Assurance - Lead Senior Consultant/Principal ConsultantLocation:Toronto, Ontario, Canada - HybridSalary:$170k - $220kVacancy Status:This posting is for an existing vacancyRole ID:2026-3350AI Disclosure:We don’t use AI tools to assist in [resume screening / candidate matching / other selection processes].Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. Ricardo, member of WSP, is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and employing close to 3,000 employees in more than 20 countries, we provide exceptional levels of expertise in delivering leading-edge and innovative cross-sector sustainable products and solutions. Every day, we enable our customers to solve the most complex and dynamic challenges to help achieve a safe and sustainable world.The RoleWe 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 and varied opportunity for individuals with experience in safety assurance across rail and transit systems, including (but not limited to) signalling, infrastructure, rolling stock, electrification, and operations & maintenance.Successful candidates will support the delivery of safety assurance activities across the project lifecycle. This may include working on behalf of delivery organisations to produce safety assurance artefacts, or acting in an Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) capacity to ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and best practice.The location is primarily Toronto, however flexibility may be required depending on project needs. Hybrid working arrangements, benefits, and office presence will vary depending on role and level.



There will also be opportunities to contribute to projects across Canada as part of a growing team.We are looking for passionate consultants who are keen to contribute to the growth of our safety assurance capability across Canada.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the development and delivery of safety assurance strategies across rail and transit projectsProduce and/or 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 (ISA) or Independent Competent Person (ICP) 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 requiredKey Competencies And ExperienceStrong 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 improvementDesirable Competencies And ExperienceExperience in rail and transit safety assurance across one or more disciplines (e.G. signalling, infrastructure, rolling stock, electrification, operations & maintenance)Familiarity with relevant safety standards and frameworks (e.G. CENELEC, CSM-RA, CMREA, IEC standards, or equivalent)Experience in Independent Safety Assessment (ISA), 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 essentialWorking hereYou will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters.



We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.Work life balanceWe offer flexible approaches to work, whether that is working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We 're happy to discuss flexibleworking arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential.BenefitsWe want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that. You will receive a range of benefits which include support for your physical and mental health.Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statementWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person 's potential, and we'll helpyou reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a morediverse workforce creates a richer and more wide-ranging working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.Next stepsOnce you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.Ricardo is a Disability confident employer please advise the recruitment team via [email protected] if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Safety Assurance - Lead Senior Consultant/Principal Consultant - C$170,000 - C$220,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Ricardo
📍 Winnipeg