About the job

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9707

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Sustainable Innovation - Engineering Services

Salary Information: $105,541.80 - $131,986.40

Pay Scale Group: 10SA

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day

Posted On: June 28, 2024

Last Day to Apply: July 15, 2024

Reports to: Manager, RAMS - Engineering Services

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud. The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy."

Career Opportunity

Looking for a new and exciting job opportunity? We are looking for a Senior Safety Engineer to join our team!

What You Will Do

• You will be reporting to the Manager - RAMS, and you will be responsible for safety activities relating to new transit vehicles, charging infrastructure, system acquisitions and applications.
• You will work closely with external suppliers as a project-specific hazard controller in verification and validation of processes to ensure compliance with the system assurance requirements and performance of safety compliance audits, and with internal customers in development and acceptance of solutions.
• You will be responsible to provide safety engineering support services relating to new transit vehicles, system acquisitions, charging infrastructure, and applications through monitoring, validating, and auditing supplier’s System Safety and Assurance Plans and other plans developed to support TTC policies and the Commission-wide System Safety Plan.
• You will develop, manage and implement Vehicle and System Safety Certification Plans and Safe Operating Procedures in conjunction with suppliers; inspects and monitors related equipment; conducts risk assessments; tests safety equipment; and ensure work is completed within defined timeframes and budgets.
• You will coordinate all activities relating to assigned safety and systems engineering aspects of transit vehicles, charging infrastructure, and equipment acquisition projects and programs.
• You will develop and collaborate in the development of specifications, standards and System Safety Certification Plans and System Safety Program Plans for various transit vehicles applications.
• You will prepare, review, monitor and manage project-specific hazard logs, in the capacity of a hazard controller.
• You will coordinate and audit vehicle design, manufacture and commissioning to ensure compliance with safety legislation, standards, specifications and operating protocols.
• You will conduct safety compliance audits to ensure that safety components on new vehicles and charging systems meet or exceed engineering specifications,
• You will also liaise with internal stakeholder departments and suppliers as necessary to ensure smooth implementation and transfer of knowledge and responsibility, including development of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Additionally, this role may involve travel within Ontario, Canada, and worldwide throughout the stages of new transit vehicles and equipment design, development, manufacturing, delivery, etc. as required.

What Skills Do You Bring

• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
• Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures
• Audit systems, processes, and products
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Identify and minimize risk of Health and Safety issues

What Qualifications Do You Bring

• Your education will consist of a completed university degree in Engineering, combined with several years of transit industry experience, OR a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• You must be registered as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• Your application will reveal comprehensive knowledge of safety and systems engineering principles and practices relating to transit vehicles.
• Your application must reveal technical expertise with regards to risk assessment and hazard analysis, establishing and implementing System Safety Certification and Assurance Plans.
• Your application will also reveal strong familiarity with heavy and light rail operations and maintenance methodology.
• Additionally, you must possess good verbal and written communication skills, proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Your application will reveal demonstrated ability to motivate team, maintain a harmonious working environment with due regard for safety and quality standards and effectiveness in keeping within budget and time constraints.
• Your application will also reveal abilities to co-ordinate all activities relating to assigned safety and systems engineering aspects of vehicle and/or equipment acquisition projects and programs.
• You must have good level of computer literacy, in particular MS Word, Excel, Access Database, PowerPoint, and Project applications and Software Quality Management System packages.
• You must also have a valid Class “G’ Province of Ontario driver’s license.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of the TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

This position is designated as safety-sensitive, under the TTC's Fitness for Duty Policy. If you do not currently hold a designated position, you will be required to pass a drug test as part of the certification process.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.