Driver Safety & Compliance Specialist

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

RRSP Matching Program

Paid Time Off and Wellness Initiatives

Learning and Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is seeking a Driver Safety & Compliance Specialist to promote safe driving and regulatory compliance across our fleet. You will coach drivers, monitor telematics, support audits, and maintain safety records from our Cambridge Head Office in Ontario.

Ideal candidates have a background in transportation safety, strong coaching skills, and the ability to travel between locations. This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities to improve fleet safety culture and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in transportation, occupational health and safety, logistics, or a related field is an asset.
• 3 years of experience in commercial transportation, fleet safety, regulatory compliance, or a related field preferred.
• AZ driver’s license and/or driving experience are an asset.
• Experience with ELDs, telematics, dashcams, or fleet management systems.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, hours-of-service, vehicle inspections, and fleet safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ride-alongs and road observations to assess driving behaviour and safety.
• Provide coaching to reinforce safe practices and document actions.
• Review telematics, ELD, and dashcam events to identify unsafe driving.
• Monitor hours of service and driver qualification documentation.
• Investigate collisions and safety incidents and identify root causes.
• Develop and deliver driver safety training and safety communications.
• Collaborate with logistics and fleet maintenance to improve safety across locations.

Skills

Driver safety coaching

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Analytical skills

Communication

Records management

Education

Post-secondary education in transportation or safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cambridge Head Office
Cambridge, ON N3E0A1, CAN

Description

Driver Safety & Compliance Specialist

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Division: Corporate

Location: Cambridge Head Office, ON

Who We Are

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture.

The Role

We are seeking a Driver Safety & Compliance Specialist to join our corporate team. This role is responsible for promoting safe driving practices and regulatory compliance across the company fleet by partnering with drivers, logistics, operations, and fleet maintenance teams to identify and continuously improve fleet safety and compliance performance. It involves conducting driver coaching, safety monitoring, incident investigations, and training while supporting driver qualification and compliance records.

Day to Day

• Conduct ride-alongs and road observations to assess driving behaviour, safe vehicle operation and adherence to company requirements.
• Provide timely, practical coaching to reinforce safe practices and address unsafe or high-risk behaviour and document discussions, observations, and follow-up actions.
• Review telematics, ELD, and dashcam events to identify unsafe driving behaviour and recurring risks.
• Monitor hours of service, vehicle inspection records, driver qualification documentation, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance audits and maintain accurate, complete, and current safety records.
• Investigate collisions, near misses, property damage, and other fleet safety incidents in a timely and consistent manner.
• Identify contributing factors and root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Complete road evaluations, safety orientations, and onboarding activities to confirm driver readiness.
• Provide refresher evaluations or training following incidents, performance concerns, equipment changes, or operational needs.
• Develop and deliver driver safety training, toolbox talks, safety communications, and awareness initiatives.
• Support structured coaching and corrective action plans in collaboration with management and Human Resources.
• Analyze safety and compliance information to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with logistics, operations, and fleet maintenance teams to address risks and strengthen fleet safety practices across multiple locations.
• Other duties assigned as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Post-secondary education in transportation, occupational health and safety, logistics, or a related field is an asset.
• 3 years of experience in commercial transportation, fleet safety, regulatory compliance, or a related field preferred.
• Previous commercial driving experience or a valid AZ driver’s licence is an asset.
• Experience with ELDs, telematics, dashcams, or fleet management systems is an asset.
• Experience conducting driver evaluations, investigations, training, or compliance audits preferred.
• Strong knowledge of commercial transportation regulations, hours-of-service requirements, vehicle inspections, and fleet safety practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coach others.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills with sound judgement.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and use fleet safety and compliance systems.
• Ability to travel regularly to company locations and operational sites and occasionally work outside regular business hours.

Why Join Us

At P&H, our people are our priority. We’re committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• RRSP Matching Program
• Paid Time Off and Wellness Initiatives
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.