Safety Assurance - Lead Senior Consultant/Principal Consultant - Rail & Transit

Description

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The Opportunity

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We 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and delivery of safety assurance strategies across rail and transit projects
• Produce and/or review safety assurance deliverables, including Safety Plans, Safety Cases, Hazard Logs, and related documentation
• Undertake hazard identification and risk assessment activities (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, risk workshops)
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and client requirements
• Contribute to Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) or Independent Competent Person (ICP) activities, where applicable
• Support system integration, testing, validation, and commissioning activities from a safety perspective
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to support successful project delivery
• Provide technical input and assurance across different subsystems and disciplines as required

We are looking for passionate consultants who are keen to contribute to the growth of our safety assurance capability across Canada.

Your Impact

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Analytical and problem-solving capability
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Experience 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 activities
• Involvement in independent quality activities such as witnessing, trial running, testing, validation, or verification
• Understanding of system safety lifecycle and hazard management processes
• Experience working within the Canadian rail industry is advantageous but not essential

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.

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Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $162,200 - $212,200

MB & ON: $148,000 - $198,000

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $146,500 - $194,600

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.

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.

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