Safety Advisor

KAG Canada; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP/DPSP matching

Bonus opportunity

Scholarships for children

Referral rewards up to $2,000

Company culture and team approach

Job summary

The Kenan Advantage Group Inc. (KAG) is seeking a proactive Safety Advisor for the Sarnia, ON region to support frontline teams and leadership in building a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes field presence, driver coaching, incident response, and real-time safety opportunities. Candidates should be comfortable working independently and on-call, with strong communication and safety expertise in transportation.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of related safety experience in transportation.
• Class 1/AZ driver’s license required.
• Overnight travel to various sites may be required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written communication skills to document incidents and outcomes.
• Good working knowledge of transportation operations and dangerous goods; OH&S certificate assets are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong field presence with coaching-focused safety observations and driver mentorship.
• Lead incident response and investigations; perform root cause analyses and drive corrective actions.
• Deliver onboarding and refresher driver and operations training with safety and dispatch teams.
• Coach to strengthen compliance for safe loading/unloading and hazardous materials handling.
• Identify hazards in the field and collaborate with teams to implement solutions.
• Support Drug and Alcohol Program as an internal collector promoting safety awareness.
• Engage with teams and customers to align safety priorities with dispatch needs.

Skills

Safety experience

Class 1/AZ license

On-call travel

Excellent communication

Written communication

Transportation industry know-how

Dispatch system knowledge (TMW)

Education

OH&S certificate

Tools

TMW dispatch system

Job description

The Kenan Advantage Group Inc., (KAG), is North America’s largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases, and food products across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Our Canadian Operating companies are Westcan Bulk Transport, RTL Construction, Les Distributions Carl Beaulac, and Fisher Transport – KAG Canada!

We are seeking a proactive, field-oriented Safety Advisor to support our operations in the Sarnia, ON region. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about safety, comfortable working independently, and thrives in a dynamic, on-the-ground environment. As a key member of our team, you will work directly with drivers, terminal staff, and leadership to drive a culture of accountability, risk prevention, and continuous improvement.

This position involves a strong field presence. While there are administrative responsibilities, the majority of your time will be spent engaging with frontline teams, conducting coaching sessions, responding to incidents, and identifying safety opportunities in real time. If you lead by example and believe effective safety starts with presence and trust, this may be the role for you.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate must reside near Sarnia, ON and be willing to work on call, on weekends as required, and be available for after hours calls.

Shift is 4 on, days, 7AM to 7:30PM. 3 off. 4 on 11:30AM to Midnight, 3 off.

• Maintain a strong field presence. Conduct coaching-focused safe behaviour observations, covert assessments, competency evaluations, and in-person driver mentorship aligned with established KPIs.
• Lead incident response and investigations. Provide first-response support, lead root cause analyses, and contribute to corrective action plans that prevent recurrence.
• Deliver purposeful training. Support onboarding and refresher training for drivers and operations staff in partnership with the safety and dispatch teams.
• Coach to strengthen compliance. Guide drivers and field staff on safe loading and unloading practices, hazardous materials handling, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Own field risk identification. Identify and address hazards proactively by working with operations, leadership, and customers to implement practical, sustainable solutions.
• Support the Drug and Alcohol Program. Serve as an internal collector and promote safety-focused substance awareness with professionalism and discretion.
• Engage with teams and customers. Help align safety priorities with day-to-day dispatch needs, and identify opportunities to support operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

What you bring:

• Three (3) years of related safety experience in the transportation industry.
• A Class 1/AZ driver’s license is required
• Overnight travel to various sites may be required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written communication skills to accurately document incident events, investigation results, and outcomes for internal and external audiences.
• Good working knowledge of the transportation industry and its operations, including a variety of commodities and dangerous goods.
• An OH&S certificate or related courses are considered assets.
• Knowledge of the dispatch system, TMW, is considered an asset.

Total Compensation:

• Competitive wages, company matched RRSP/DPSP savings program, bonus opportunity, scholarships program for employee’s children and referral reward payments up to $2,000 available per successful hire (certain conditions apply)

We have a strong culture of teamwork, with a balance of seriousness and fun. If you want to contribute to KAG's excellent tradition of innovation and leadership in the logistics and transportation industry.

External applicants in consideration will adhere to a company-paid criminal record search.

We are committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive culture where ALL employees and partners feel valued and appreciated for their uniqueness and contributions. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.