Human Factors Specialist (Canada)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Our Rail, Transit and Telecoms team deliver systems solutions that include alignment and track, traction power and distribution, signalling and train control, and communications. One of the key components of our systems delivery is Human Factors encompassing the engineering work required to manage the complex engineering of systems, sub‑systems and components of a rail transit project in accordance with international standards. In light of our current and future workloads, our Systems Engineering and Integration directorate is looking for a Human Factors Specialist.

• Develop Human Factors processes and documentation.
• Support all aspects of Human Factors assignments undertaken for clients including estimating, tendering, planning and execution.
• Ensure excellent client communication is maintained and work is completed on time, to budget, and to the client's satisfaction.
• Create, manage and maintain effective cross‑functional, interdepartmental relationships to promote Human Factors and ensure the organisation delivers the most valuable service to customers.
• Provide high quality services to the rail industry in the field of Human Factors.
• Support System Assurance/V&V/Requirements Management teams in the delivery of mass transit, urban rail and heavy freight systems.
• Identify opportunities to develop the Human Factors client and work package base.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Applied Psychology, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. (Required)
• Professional certification in Human Factors and Ergonomics (e.g., CCPE, BCPE, CIEHF). (Preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of experience applying Human Factors principles and standards, including ergonomics, usability, accessibility, and broader HFE practices. (Required)
• Experience working within engineering project teams and/or railway systems and their human‑machine interfaces. (Preferred)
• Bilingualism in English and French. (Preferred)

Travel:

• Must be willing to travel to project sites.
• Must be willing to travel to vendor locations.
• Must be able to work away from home for short periods of time.

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