System Safety Manager - Civil Works (LRT / Rail)

Reference: 299502221_1776433832

System Safety Manager - Civil Works (LRT / Rail)

Location: Ontario, Canada
Start: Immediate
Visa: Local candidates preferred, visa sponsorship available

We are supporting a major LRT infrastructure project in Ontario and are looking to appoint an experienced System Safety Manager - Civil Works to join the delivery team with an immediate start.

This is a senior, hands-on role leading system safety activities across civil works and associated systems on a large-scale mass transit project.


The Role

You will be responsible for managing and delivering all system safety and RAMS-related activities for the civil scope of works, working closely with engineering, construction, verification & validation, and external stakeholders.

The civil scope includes structures, track, guideway, stations, architecture, buildings, as well as fire & life safety systems, MEP, grounding, elevators and associated interfaces.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead system safety activities for civil works on a major LRT project
  • Own and manage the Hazard Log (analysis, review, control and reporting)
  • Develop Construction Safety Certification (CSCC) documentation for all certifiable elements
  • Carry out detailed safety analyses in line with EN 50126 and applicable North American standards
  • Interface with the End Client, Independent Safety Assessor (ISA), Designers, Construction and T&C teams
  • Embed safety requirements throughout design, construction and delivery
  • Monitor safety performance, risks and mitigation measures
  • Ensure full compliance with project, regulatory and industry safety requirements

Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • Strong background in System Safety / RAMS on rail or transit infrastructure projects
  • Proven experience on rail, LRT, metro or major civil infrastructure schemes
  • Excellent knowledge of EN 50126 (FTA Safety Handbook experience a plus)
  • Confident working with multiple stakeholders in a live construction environment
  • Strong communication and coordination skills
  • English fluency required (Italian considered an advantage)

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$140,000.00 - $151,000.00
Per annum
USD140000 - USD151000 per annum

Toronto

Fixed Term Contract

Added 17/04/2026
Reference: 299502221_1776433832

System Safety Manager - Civil Works (LRT / Rail)

Toronto
Fixed Term Contract

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