Safety & Compliance Supervisor - Fastfrate Group (Oakville)

Challenger Motor Freight Inc; Oakville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation sector is seeking a Safety & Compliance Supervisor to enhance operational efficiencies and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety management, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to safety issues. This role involves overseeing compliance tasks, conducting inspections, and leading a team to uphold the highest safety standards across operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of progressive safety and compliance experience.
• Experience in the transportation industry is required.
• Certified Director of Safety (CDS) or Certified Safety Supervisor (CSS) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conducts workplace inspections and ensures compliance.
• Oversees the company’s drug and alcohol program for drivers.
• Monitors overall driver safety performance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong verbal communication

Proactive

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fastfrate Group has been providing industry-leading transportation services for more than 50 years. From what started out as an LTL over-the-road and intermodal carrier, Fastfrate has grown into a diverse group comprised of multiple companies operating across Canada. This evolution allows us to offer customers a full suite of asset-based transportation including over-the-road, cross-border, intermodal LTL and TL, drayage and transload, warehousing, distribution, logistics services, and final mile.

Purpose of Position:

The Safety & Compliance Supervisor is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Safety & Compliance Division, including leading and developing the team. The Supervisor ensures continuous improvement in safety & compliance functions to increase operational efficiencies and guarantees that the company meets regulatory requirements as per MTO/DOT and insurance regulations.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Provides recommended changes to safety procedures to ensure company compliance with applicable legislation.
2. Conducts workplace inspections, records results, and takes necessary actions to ensure compliance.
3. Investigates and documents workplace injuries.
4. Oversees the company’s drug and alcohol program for drivers.
5. Monitors overall driver safety performance.
6. Reviews and ensures CVOR accuracy, follows up on unreported incidents, and prepares the fleet for MTO/DOT inspections and audits.
7. Ensures timely completion of compliance tasks such as IFTA reporting, plate renewals, emissions tests, and other certificates.
8. Reviews E-log data on hours of service, assists drivers as needed, inspects, and rectifies discrepancies to ensure compliance with MTO/DOT regulations.
9. Conducts periodic inspections of third-party carriers to verify fleet and driver compliance with MTO/DOT standards.
10. Onboards new drivers on ASL policies, procedures, and Dangerous Goods training.
11. Attends all Health and Safety Committee meetings on behalf of the Fleet Department.

Other Duties:

1. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

1. Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field.
2. Minimum five (5) years of progressive safety and compliance experience; supervisory experience is an asset.
3. Certified Director of Safety (CDS) or Certified Safety Supervisor (CSS) is an asset.
4. Experience in the transportation industry is required.
5. Knowledge of Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Regulations, FMCSA, MTO, and Canada Labour Code Part II.
6. Understanding of current Workplace Health and Safety issues.
7. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Required Skills:

1. Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
2. Strong verbal communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
3. Proactive, with a bias towards action and issue prevention.
4. Ability to collaborate effectively across various levels and independently.
5. Focus on continuous improvement.
6. Well-organized, enthusiastic, professional, and a positive team player.

Working Conditions:

1. Office environment with typical equipment; occasional travel may be required.