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Human Factors Specialist (Canada)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview


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.


Your role


  • 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.

Transportation Engineering

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-165739

Salary range

-

About you

  • 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.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.


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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.


Additional information

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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.


Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $80,700 - $111,000 annually). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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