Director, Fleet Safety

Reimer Associates Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the trucking industry is searching for a Director, Fleet Safety in Vaughan, Ontario. This role involves overseeing safety and compliance functions, mentoring safety teams, and ensuring adherence to Canadian and U.S. regulations. Candidates should have at least 7-10 years of experience in safety management in the transportation sector. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive safety and compliance experience in transportation.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and Canadian regulatory environments.
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations and audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety policies aligned with industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all transportation safety regulations.
• Lead and mentor a team of safety professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant safety certifications (CCHSC, CRSP, CDS)

Job description

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Our client is a well-established, highly respected leader in the North American asset-based trucking industry, specializing in overweight and over-dimensional freight. With decades of operational excellence and continued growth, they are seeking a Director, Fleet Safety to join their senior leadership team in Vaughan, Ontario.

About the Role :

Reporting directly to the Vice President , this is a pivotal leadership role, overseeing the entire safety and compliance function across the organization. This includes ensuring compliance with Canadian and U.S. federal transportation regulations, developing and enforcing safety programs, and fostering a culture of continuous safety improvement throughout the company.

As a key member of the executive team, the Director will lead and mentor a team of safety professionals and act as a strategic partner in driving operational efficiency, regulatory excellence, and risk mitigation in a complex cross-border freight environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety policies, procedures, and systems aligned with industry best practices
• Ensure company-wide compliance with all applicable transportation safety regulations (e.g., FMCSA, DOT, CVOR, NSC)
• Monitor and analyze safety KPIs including CSA scores, HOS compliance, accident frequency, audit results, and driver performance
• Manage accident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and reporting
• Drive proactive safety training and engagement programs for drivers, operations staff, and field personnel
• Collaborate with operations, HR, and legal teams on risk management, claims, and disciplinary processes
• Serve as the company’s point of contact for external audits, regulatory agencies, and insurance partners

Required Qualifications :

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive safety and compliance experience in the North American transportation industry, ideally with an asset-based, heavy haul, or over-dimensional carrier
• Deep knowledge of U.S. DOT / FMCSA and Canadian (CVOR, NSC, ELD / HOS) regulatory environments
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills with experience leading safety teams across multiple terminals or regions
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations, audits, safety training, and corrective action programs
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with proficiency in safety-related data analysis and reporting tools
• Relevant certifications such as CCHSC (Canadian Certified Health and Safety Consultant) , CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) , or CDS (Certified Director of Safety) are considered strong assets

What’s in it for You :

• Be part of a growing, high-performance company with a strong reputation in specialized freight.
• Executive-level impact and visibility.
• A competitive compensation package including salary, performance incentives, and benefits.
• Opportunity to influence and shape the safety culture of a cross-border transportation leader.

Interested or know someone who might be?

Please reach out confidentially to discuss this exceptional leadership opportunity.

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Reimer Associates thanks you for your application and interest in this opportunity. We sincerely appreciate the time you have taken to share your background and experience. We are in the process of reviewing applications and will be moving forward with candidates whose qualifications closely align with client requirements for the role. If you are selected for further consideration, a member of our Team will be in touch with you directly. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually. However, we will retain your resume on file and may reach out to you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Supply Chain and Training

Truck Transportation, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Freight and Package Transportation

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