Why you’ll love Canada Cartage
An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, we are one of Canada’s largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations, and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.
We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with Canadian leading brands. Canada Cartage is deep rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered and high performance is championed. A recognized thought leader and founded in 1914, Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.
Position Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator to support the administration and implementation of occupational health and safety programs across multiple terminals and operational locations. Working within a federally regulated transportation environment, this role plays an important part in supporting compliance with the Canada Labour Code Part II and associated regulations while helping operational leaders maintain safe and healthy workplaces. Reporting to the National OHS Manager, the Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator will work closely with Operations, Safety & Compliance, Joint Health & Safety Committees, and employees to coordinate safety initiatives, support inspections and investigations, facilitate training, and maintain regulatory compliance documentation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, building relationships, supporting operational teams, and developing their career in occupational health and safety.
Location: Missauga, on-site
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 40 hours
What you will do
Health & Safety Program Support
- Support the administration and implementation of occupational health and safety programs across multiple locations. Assist in maintaining compliance with the Canada Labour Code Part II and associated regulations. Maintain health and safety records, documentation, and compliance files. Support the coordination and communication of corporate safety initiatives.
Inspections, Investigations and Compliance
- Conduct workplace inspections and field observations at terminals, yards, shops, and office locations. Assist with job hazard analyses and workplace risk assessments. Support incident investigations, documentation, corrective action tracking, and follow-up activities. Assist with Emergency Response Planning activities, evacuation maps, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
Joint Health & Safety Committees
- Coordinate Workplace Health & Safety Committee meetings and support Health & Safety Representatives. Prepare documentation, maintain records, and distribute meeting minutes. Support annual committee requirements and compliance activities.
Training and Employee Support
- Coordinate occupational health and safety training programs. Maintain training records and monitor completion requirements. Support employee onboarding and safety orientation activities. Provide day-to-day support to operational leaders, supervisors, employees, and committee members.
Reporting and Continuous Improvement
- Maintain safety metrics, dashboards, and reports. Track incidents, inspections, training compliance, and corrective actions. Support data analysis, trend reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
- Diploma, certificate or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, environmental H&S, HR or a related field
- Fluent in both English and French
- 1-2 years of OH&S experience preferably within transportation, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing or a related operational environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and French
- Proficiency with MS office Suite, including Excel
- Relationship building, customer service orientation
- Planning and coordination
- Accountability and follow-through
- Problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Valid drivers’ license and willingness to travel throughout the assigned region
Along with the following Skills & Competencies:
- Transportation, logistics, warehousing or a federally regulated environment
- Familiarity with the Canada Labour Code Part II
- Experience supporting joint H&S committees
- Progress toward a CRSP or other recognized health and safety designation
Why join us
This role provides an excellent opportunity to build a career in occupational health and safety while gaining exposure to a large, nationally recognized transportation organization. You will work closely with operational leaders, safety professionals, and employees across multiple locations while developing valuable experience in compliance, inspections, investigations, training, and safety program administration. As part of a growing national OHS team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful safety initiatives and help create safer workplaces across the organization.
We are a top employer!
- Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for six straight years in a row.
- Trucking HR has announced that Canada Cartage has again been selected for the 8th year in a row, as one of Canada’s Top Fleet Employers. In addition, we have been recognized as an Employer of Distinction for the 4th year in a row. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage’s reputation as an employer of high quality.
- We’ve been acknowledged by Forbes 2023, as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity
Come work with an industry leader!
Canada Cartage is committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). We are determined in meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA at any point in your application or employment duration, please let us know.
We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.
Committed to employment equity, Canada Cartage Systems LP encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups, and women.
