Hazard Log Specialist

Bechtel•Toronto, ON

10d•CA$112,900 - CA$162,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Hazard Log Specialist is responsible for maintaining the program-wide hazard log as a controlled, auditable safety artefact, supporting the delivery of a safe, compliant, and operationally ready railway. Reporting to the Program Technical Director, the role ensures that hazards are systematically identified, assessed, mitigated, and closed with appropriate evidence across all contracts and lifecycle stages. The role provides critical assurance visibility to program leadership, enabling informed decision-making at key governance points.

Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 9 years of relevant experience working in the rail industry and/or large-scale infrastructure projects or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience, typically including 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
Experience maintaining hazard logs in complex programmes.
Understanding of risk and safety assurance.
Strong data management skills.
Familiarity with CENELEC standards.
Experience supporting Safety Cases.
Experience in multi-contract environments.
Demonstrated technical writing, data management, verbal communication, presentation, and teaching skills.
A firm understanding of rail engineering procedures, principles, and concepts.
Experience working with teams and stakeholders in the development and delivery of large infrastructure projects.
Ability to communicate across technical disciplines (engineering, construction, operations, maintenance).
Knowledgeable in planning and executing high value, multi-faceted lump-sum turnkey civil infrastructure projects.
Computer skills:Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

Carries out a holistic review of submissions ensuring a ‘what is right for the project’ approach is taken and considering the final function of the project as an operational railway, as opposed to a project consisting of the construction of separate work packages.
Ensures the effective transfer of hazards between different work packages and track to closure.
Works with the contractors, who undertake the activities listed below.
Hazard Identification & Capture Support identification and capture of hazards from design, interfaces, construction, and operations
Facilitate inputs from HAZID/HAZOP and design reviews Hazard Log Management
Maintain central hazard log with unique IDs, ownership, and status
Ensure consistency, version control, and data quality
Risk Assessment & Mitigation Tracking Apply risk frameworks and track mitigation measures
Ensure ownership, timelines, and effectiveness Assurance & Evidence Management Link hazards to verification methods and evidence
Support Safety Case development Interface & Integration Support Manage cross-contract hazards and dependencies
Support interface coordination Reporting & Governance Produce hazard reports and support governance forums
Provide inputs to Stage Gate reviews
Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of corporate information from unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction.
Never knowingly put Metrolinx’s information or information systems at risk.
Promote equality in the workplace and adopt appropriate behavior when interacting with colleagues.
Support the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and job satisfaction.