Intern Safety Specialist (Fall 2027, 8-12 months)

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID

R0143291

Date Posted

2026-11-03

Company Name

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.

Profession (Job Category)

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule

Full time

Work Arrangement

Onsite

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Job Title:    Technical Safety Improvements and AI Intern

Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)

Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): January 2027 - December 2027 (8 - 12 months)

Vacancy: 1

Toronto Location: 100 Consilium Place, Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3

Work hours/week: 40

Pay Details: $23-$30 CAD hourly

Stations on Your Journey

Welcome and Onboarding Station

Intern Orientation

Online Onboarding Curriculum

Buddy Program for mentorship and guidance

Hands-On Work Station

Real-world projects with top industry talent

Paid internship + paid vacation

Hybrid work model

A chance to build your career with a global leader driving digital transformation and innovation that helps support sustainable future

Networking Station

"Ask Me Anything" with the Executive Committee

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Social Intern Events: Coffee Breaks, Onsite/Offsite events

Business Intern Events: Intern Showcase & Graduation ceremony

Company Social Events: Holiday Party, Employee BBQs, Golf tournament, etc.

PLEASE INCLUDE TRANSCRIPTS

eHitachi is one of the world's leading suppliers of railway communications, signaling and control systems.  Hitachi Rail Canada Inc, is the leader in the development and implementation of innovative computer-based railway/transit signaling systems, including driverless operation.  We are dedicated to the world of mass transit, ensuring that trains run safely and on time.  We currently have projects ongoing in some of the world’s most exciting cities – London, New York City, Paris and Hong Kong to name a few.

We currently have a Technical Safety Improvement and AI Student co-op position available in our Technical Safety Department on a 12-month basis. This position will allow you to get in touch with the exciting world of urban transit.  You will be exposed to and be able to contribute to process/practices improvements and to vastly improve your understanding of project/product lifecycle and process associated with it.

Key Job Functions

Assist Technical Safety department on various tasks related to Safety Engineering, Safety Assurance and Independent Validation such as:

Support with various continuous improvement initiatives completion and deployment

Support AI implementation within Technical Safety to increase productivity

Assist Functional Managers with various tasks.

Assist with publication of local process coordination of the review of process documents

Support the metrics collection and update KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

Update scripts or tools used by Technical Safety team.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s (minimum 2 academic years completed) or Master’s degree in: Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering, or a closely related field

Good communication skills, oral and written

Desire and ability to learn quickly and to contribute

Ability to work independently (find solutions and seek help when needed)

Hands-on experience with Excel, PowerPoint, scripting languages

Hands-on experience with AI tools

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

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Line Status: Open until filled

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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