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Overview
The Safety & Compliance Manager is responsible for promoting and maintaining a culture of safety and regulatory compliance throughout the organization. This role oversees driver management programs, maintains accurate driver records, conducts driver orientations, performs electronic log (ELD/eLog) audits, and ensures compliance with applicable transportation regulations and company policies. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in transportation safety management.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable transportation, occupational health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct safety investigations and assist with incident and accident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Track and report safety performance metrics and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and audits.

Driver Management

• Manage driver qualification and compliance programs.
• Monitor driver performance, safety scores, violations, and training requirements.
• Provide coaching and corrective action when required to address safety concerns or compliance issues.
• Support recruitment efforts by reviewing driver qualifications and compliance documentation.
• Maintain positive working relationships with drivers and operations personnel.

Driver File Ownership & Record Keeping

• Maintain complete and accurate driver qualification files.
• Ensure all driver records are current, including licenses, abstracts, medical certificates, training records, and regulatory documentation.
• Track expiration dates and proactively coordinate renewals and updates.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.

Driver Orientation & Training

• Coordinate and conduct new driver orientation programs.
• Educate drivers on company policies, safety expectations, regulatory requirements, and operational procedures.
• Ensure all required onboarding documentation is completed and filed.
• Identify training needs and coordinate refresher or corrective training as required.

ELD / eLog Monitoring

• Review and audit driver electronic logs (ELDs/eLogs) for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Identify hours-of-service violations and work with drivers and management to implement corrective actions.
• Monitor logbook trends and provide coaching to improve compliance.
• Generate and maintain compliance reports as required.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum 4 years of experience in transportation safety, fleet compliance, or a related role.
• CDS or CSS Designations is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, driver qualification requirements, and hours-of-service compliance.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.Preferred
• Experience with ISAAC Instruments ELD platform.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal transportation regulations.
• Experience conducting safety investigations and driver coaching.
• Occupational Health & Safety or Transportation Safety certifications.
• Commercial transportation industry experience.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: General Manager

Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based with periodic visits to terminals, yards, and operational sites as required.

Pay: $62,000.00-$68,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Safety/Transport: 4 years (required)

Language:

• Punjabi (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CDS or CSS Credential (preferred)

Work Location: In person