Construction Safety Certification Specialist

Construction Safety Certification Specialist

Construction Safety Certification Specialist (10915)

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID : 10915

Number of Vacancies : 1

Department : Safety And Environment (20000013)-Safety & Security (30000597)

Salary Information : $106,597.40 - $133,315.00

Pay Scale Group : 10SA (CAN / S / J / 10SA)

Employment Type : Regular

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

Posted On : June 12, 2025

Last Day to Apply : June 26, 2025

Reports to : Senior Construction Safety Officer

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides :

Vision : Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission : To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

A great opportunity within the Safety and Environment Department.

What you will do

Reporting to the Senior Construction Safety Officer, you will be responsible for providing guidance and support to project teams during the design and construction phases. This includes developing, implementing, verifying, and assessing processes related to project safety certification and assurance activities, in alignment with standards and codes such as the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) regulations, rail industry best practices, and the TTC Safety Health Environment Management System (SHEMS) programs. The position also involves designing activities for hazard identification, anticipation, and control to prevent incidents, as well as overseeing safety testing, commissioning, certification, and assurance activities for the management of the ECE Health and Safety Program.

You will direct and coordinate activities pertaining to the following safety-related duties by developing and supporting implementation of hazard identification and risk management processes; conducting engineering analyses on safety critical components, systems and procedures; developing accident / incident / hazard analysis / threat and vulnerability assessments; establishing and determining criteria for project Safety Certification activities; developing project specific safety certification and assurnance plans, including the Certifiable Elements List (CEL), Design Criteria Conformance Review and Construction Verification Checklists; overseeing system safety and security certification field audits during construction activity; overseeing tests and inspections of safety and security-related equipment and systems.Supports testing and start-up activities including preparation of system testing and start up plans, review test procedure and auditing tests results.

You will lead investigations, observations, inspections and tests of parts, materials, equipment and personnel performance for adherence to established quality assurance and safety standards; conduct analyses, provide commentary, and generate reports pertaining to safety certification activities; conduct a thorough review of the Safety Certification Final Report to ensure that all activities and elements of the Safety Certification Plan are accurately presented for approval; develop and facilitate the completion of Safety Certificates for assigned projects, attesting to their safe and secure operation prior to being put into service; design safety compliance and assurance audits and coordinate engineering design reviews and revisions to the master design specifications for contract documentation.

In addition to the above, you will demonstrate behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies and perform related duties as assigned.

What Skills You Bring

• Demonstrate knowledge of the industry and / or sector
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Apply analytical skills
• Assess and manage corporate risk
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Identify and minimize risk of Health and Safety issues
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations

What Qualifications You Bring

What We Offer

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.

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

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