Job statistics for Senior Systems Safety Engineer
- Days open
- 66 days
- Expected tenure
- 8.3 years
- Salary
- $108,000–$163,000
- As stated in the posting.
Technologies usedNone named
This posting does not name specific tools, languages or platforms.
Current safety team3 open roles
- Hiring now
- 3 open safety roles on FSTalent, including this one
Counts of functional safety professionals FSTalent tracks at GFT and roles it is hiring for. It is a sample of public profiles, not the full headcount.
Median tenure at company4 years
Median time employees have been at GFT, from its LinkedIn company page (as of 2026-09).
Senior Systems Safety Engineer
Job description
What You Will Do
Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity.
Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.
Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do
Under limited supervision, the Senior Safety Engineer independently leads safety assurance and safety certification activities for major transit projects.
The individual serves as a technical authority on safety matters and provides leadership in hazard management, safety engineering, safety assurance, and regulatory compliance activities.
The Senior Safety Engineer should possess strong knowledge of safety engineering methodologies and a working understanding of RAM principles sufficient to coordinate integrated activities and interface effectively with RAM specialists.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Lead project safety programs and safety assurance activities.
- Define project safety plans and safety management processes.
- Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and hazard management processes.
- Lead preparation and review of Safety Cases and Safety Assurance Reports.
- Act as technical lead for safety certification programs.
- Establish safety requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Interface directly with clients, regulators, assessors, and project stakeholders.
- Lead contractor safety reviews and acceptance activities.
- Ensure integration of safety activities with systems engineering, integration, testing, and RAM programs.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
- Support business development and proposal activities.
- Serve as trusted advisor on safety matters for clients and project teams.
What You Will Bring To Our Firm
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related STEM discipline.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada highly desirable.
What We Prefer You Bring
- 15+ years of experience in system safety engineering.
- Experienced IEC 61508 and/or EN 50126 practitioner.
- Skilled at dissecting complex stakeholder needs and articulating an assurance case based on reasoned logic and well-rounded judgement.
- Experience leading the execution of safety management programmes, and supporting Independent Safety Assessments.
- Working knowledge of RAM principles and RAM analyses.
- Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
Featured Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Company Overview
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.
We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™
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Location: ON, AB, or BC.
Local candidates will be given preference.
Employment Status: Full-Time
Pay and benefits
The salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $163,000.00. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Legal and equal opportunity notices
GFT is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to join our Practice or CBG Team out of either Ontario, Alberta, or British Colombia.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.