What is the Opportunity? Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) was selected by Metrolinx to deliver the Scarborough Subway Extension - Stations, Rails and Systems (SSE-SRS) package. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC's Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometers farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools and other key destinations throughout the city.
As part of the Scarborough Transit Connect project based in Scarborough, Aecon is looking for a qualified Chief Safety Officer (CSO) to join our team.
What You'll Do Here - Ensure that project meets the requirements of the safety and systems assurancesStandards and the CMREA (Canadian method for risk evaluation and assessment, same as CSMs, common safety methods).
- Ensure consistency and completeness of the safety requirements specifications.
- Support/Check processes and creation of the design and construction certificates.
- Responsible for the application of the safety design principles and standards.
- Responsible for the creation and execution of the system safety plan, safety policy, safety management system, RAM plan, construction emergency response plan and the site-specific safety manuals.
- Responsible to establish the safety governance structure, processes and committees.
- Responsible for overall all engineering safety and assurance cases.
- Liaise and coordinate safety activities with the various client representatives, including independent safety assessors.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the entire project staff, on the elements of safety.
- Provide safety related input to the project team for incorporation in the design and other elements of the project.
- Provides training and indoctrination to employees to improve work performance and acquaint them with company safety policies and procedures.
- Set goals for Safety professionals within the team.
- Supervise a teams of 5 to 10 direct reports with additional indirect reports.
What You Bring to the Team - Completion of a degree in engineering from an accredited university or a related discipline.
- 15 years' experience in the field of system safety applied in a passenger rail environment, ideally metro or subway, of which at least 10 years shall be safety assurance experience in a lead role.
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
- In-depth knowledge of applicable law governing railways, including the Railway Safety Act (Canada) and Transport Canada rules and regulations.
- Experience in application of EN (CENELAC) Standards.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic, business, and operational plans.
- In depth knowledge of the principles of risk management that would be required to lead change and to ensure that appropriate risk management analysis, status reporting and issues management processes are in place.
- Hands on knowledge of applicable law with respect to human resources including the Employment Standards Act (Ontario) and OHSA and experience applying collective agreement provisions.
- Senior leadership expertise that would be required to provide direction and senior technical and administrative leadership to an operating or function unit with multiple teams.
- Project management skills, including budget and schedule controls, that would be required to lead and direct teams and consultants and monitor project activities for adherence to timelines, budgets, and project performance; and experience managing projects in a sensitive, politically visible environment that demands responsiveness, and expert leadership.
Reason for vacancy: Backfill
Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialist training, and the complexity or scope of the role
