Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced Transportation Safety Supervisor to assist safety manager with driver hiring and oversee the safety protocols within our fleet operations. Must have experience in driver hiring Canada and USA.
This candidate under the guidance of safety manager will be responsible to ensure all Drivers comply with applicable legislation, including safe operation, carriage of goods, drivers' hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, customs and immigration, and weights and dimensions. This ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Canada and U.S. DOT regulations, FMCSA guidelines, and a strong background in driver safety training, fuel management, camera systems, and electric logging devices (ELDs).
The successful candidate will have knowledge in managing and obtaining certifications, such as, CTPAT, ISO90001, ISO14001, ISO45001.
Competencies
- Accountability
- Decision Making
- Innovative
- Leadership
- Resource and Fiscal Management
- Strategic Thinking
Job Duties
- Assist the safety manager in all day-to-day safety operations and administrative tasks including driver hiring - Canada and USA.
- Ensure all drivers comply with applicable legislation, including safe operation, carriage of goods, drivers' hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, customs and immigration, and weights and dimensions
- Ensure company safety programs meet or exceed all provincial and federal safety guidelines.
- Ensure adequate and up to date documentation exists and is available to driver and owner operators on topics such as load securement – Trip inspections Logbooks and hours of service requirements etc.
- Review driver evaluations and recommend creative recruitment or training policies to reduce turnover and increase employee retention.
- Ensure the company is using the latest and most sound technology to monitor driver behavior and is proactive in its approach to accident prevention and claim minimization
- Ensure company has implemented procedures to minimize driver infractions of all kinds.
- Conduct internal investigations to determine root causes of traffic violations and accidents and recommend and assist in the implementation of corrective actions on regular basis.
- Ensure claims are minimized in a cost-effective manner.
- Ensure all equipment, driver and claims files are to date and conduct periodic review of random files to ensure compliance.
- Oversee staff to ensure work is being performed according to established standards
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date driver records that are in compliance with legislative requirements
- Provide driver orientations, training, ensuring that all applicable compliance requirements are met
- Ensure the effectiveness of drivers through strategic hiring, assignment of duties, discipline, and dismissal
- Ensure that all drivers comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of transportation safety experience
- Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and safety standards for Canada and USA
- Experience with CVOR, ELD systems, driver files, and fleet compliance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and transportation management systems (TMS)
- Valid driver’s licence and preferable AZ licence
Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mississauga, ON L4W 1J2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Transportation Safety Supervisor: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
