Safety and Compliance Assistant

KAG Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Safety Assistant to join their team. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the management of safety programs and compliance within a leading logistics provider. You will be responsible for enforcing safety protocols, processing documentation, and ensuring adherence to regulations. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for safety management, this is the perfect chance to start your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in regulatory compliance in transportation.
• Excellent computer skills, especially in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and analyze compliance reports for audits.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Safety Management Systems

MS Excel

Education

Experience in Regulatory Compliance

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, known as KAG Canada, include Westcan Bulk Transport, RTL Construction, Les Distributions Carl Beaulac, Paul’s Hauling, Kentrax Transport, Connectrans Logistics and Valley West Transport – One team driven to make a difference! If you want to contribute to KAG's excellent tradition of innovation and leadership in the logistics and transportation industry, we invite you to apply!

The Safety Assistant reports to the Safety Manager and works within our in-house management of safety programs including claims and insurance. This is a good entry level opportunity for a safety professional with some experience.

• Enforcing safety protocols for compliance with company policy and/or regulations
• Processing transportation documentation
• Compliance Regulations: Monitoring and implementing updates to compliance procedures as regulations evolve ensures all transportation activities adhere to local, Provincial, and federal laws. Communicating regulatory requirements to drivers and management effectively.
• Regulatory Research: Ensure organizational adherence to legal standards by continuously monitoring updates in laws, regulations, and guidelines and best practices.
• Audit Preparation: Organizing and reviewing all relevant documents, assisting with facilitating a smooth audit process. They identify potential compliance issues in advance and coordinate with various departments to gather necessary information, meeting all audit requirements efficiently.
• Compliance Reporting: Responsible for creating detailed and accurate reports that reflect the organization’s compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies. Possession of a keen attention to detail and the ability to interpret regulatory requirements, ensuring documentation effectively communicates compliance status to stakeholders.
• Work across interdepartmental projects: Involvement in crafting and revising company policies is a critical role for. Conduct thorough research and collaborate with departments to ensure guidelines are compliant, clear, and communicated effectively across the organization, reflecting the latest regulatory standards and best practices.
• Assist in the development/reviews and implementation of emergency response plans for company terminals and transportation incidents, ensuring readiness to handle unexpected situations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal compliance policies and procedures to ensure they align with local, Provincial, and federal regulations.
• Assist with the preparation of regular audits of company operations, and records to identify potential compliance issues or breaches.
• Serve as a high-level point of contact for all terminals to report compliance concerns or violations, ensuring confidentiality and proper escalation to Compliance Manager if necessary.
• Compile and maintain documentation and evidence of compliance efforts, audits, and corrective actions taken to address non-compliance issues.
• Maintenance of ISN/Avetta/Compyworks
  
  

What You Bring

• 2 - 3 years’ experience in regulatory compliance in transportation or an industry where skills and knowledge would be considered as transferable.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS excel.
• Ability to prepare and analyze data and make recommendations based on findings.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of a safety management systems.
• Ability to multitaskwhile staying organized.
  
  

Please note, as a courtesy, we strongly encourage internal applicants to advise their immediate supervisor of their application for any position within the company.

Remember, Refer and Earn! External applicants should apply online using the ‘Join Our Team’ and ‘Apply Now’ buttons on our website, www.kagcanada.ca .

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

We love diversity! KAG Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and equivalently considers applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.