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System Safety Specialist, Rail & TransitWSP Canada • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
System Safety Specialist, Rail & Transit

System Safety Specialist, Rail & Transit

WSP Canada • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Help shape the future of rail and transit safety by contributing to projects that improve how people and communities move. As a System Safety Specialist, you will support the development, documentation, and maintenance of safety processes that help multidisciplinary project teams identify hazards, assess risk, define safety requirements, and deliver safe, reliable, and compliant transportation systems.

This is a hybrid position with no travel requirements. The role is not client-facing and will primarily involve collaboration with internal design, Human Factors, RAM+S, and project teams.

Your Impact
  • Support the development and maintenance of hazard management processes, Hazard Logs, risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and Safety Requirements.
  • Collaborate with design, Human Factors, RAM+S, and other project teams to define, document, and track risk control actions and safety requirements.
  • Assist with hazard identification and analysis activities using recognised approaches such as HAZID, SHA, FTA, FMECA, and risk matrices.
  • Review safety evidence to help demonstrate compliance with applicable safety requirements, standards, and regulations.
  • Contribute to the preparation of System Safety Reports, Safety Case artefacts, and related technical documentation.
  • Apply relevant safety standards and regulations, including Transport Canada requirements, CSA R114:22 (CMREA), and EN 50126/50128/50129, throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Strengthen project outcomes through clear technical writing, analytical thinking, and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Help advance safe, dependable rail and transit systems that support communities and improve mobility.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, such as Functional Safety, Industrial, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related technical field.
  • 2-5 years of experience in system, functional, or technical safety; internship or co-op experience may be considered.
  • Competency in functional and technical safety, including familiarity with hazard identification and analysis.
  • Experience or familiarity with qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative risk assessment methods, including HAZID, SHA, FTA, FMECA, and risk matrices.
  • Good technical writing, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to prepare clear safety documentation.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Knowledge of Transport Canada regulations, CSA CMREA, and EN 50126/50128/50129 is considered an asset.
  • Experience in rail and transit projects and eligibility for P.Eng. designation are considered assets.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
  • Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
  • A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
  • Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $85,100 - $112,800
MB & ON: $77,700 - $107,000
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $76,900 - $102,100

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape Safer Transportation Systems?

Bring your technical safety knowledge, collaborative mindset, and passion for meaningful infrastructure to a role where your work helps protect people, strengthen project outcomes, and support the future of rail and transit. Join WSP and help redefine what's possible.

#2026railAt WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP 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. Full details here .
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