Safety Manager

TransX Group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Work-life balance

Corporate discounts

Team environment

Job summary

TransX Group in Calgary seeks a Safety Manager to join our Safety & Compliance team. The role develops safety programs, trains staff, and ensures consistent application of safety standards across operations and terminals.

You will manage LMS learning, oversee driver onboarding, coordinate health and safety committees, develop training content, and support daily safety and training activities in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Training, or related field.
• 1–3 years of safety management, compliance execution, or training coordination experience.
• Transportation industry experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with LMS/LUMA and training systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety standards across operations and terminals.
• Oversee LMS (LUMA) to support training delivery and records.
• Oversee driver orientation programs and ensure onboarding compliance.
• Coordinate health and safety committee activities and facility inspections.
• Develop and update safety training materials based on requirements.
• Support terminal operations in applying safety procedures and risk mitigations.

Skills

Safety management

Compliance execution

Training coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

College diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Tools

LMS/LUMA

Job description

Operating for over 50 years, TransX LTD is one of the largest Canadian (CN Rail-owned) providers of premier integrated transportation and logistics services across North America. With 11 locations across Canada and the USA, approximately 900 company employees, and over 4,000 trucks, trailers, and containers, our team is dedicated to building strong business relationships and providing service excellence to support our customers' business needs.

The TransX Group of Companies has an exciting opportunity for a Safety Manager to join our Safety & Compliance department.

The Safety Manager implements safety programs and training initiatives, ensuring the consistent application of safety standards across operations and terminals. Reporting directly to the Safety and Compliance Manager, this role manages safety-related workflows, oversees training systems, and leads driver onboarding activities. The incumbent monitors execution, identifies gaps, and takes corrective actions to improve compliance and effectiveness. The Manager works closely with operations and terminals to reinforce safety practices and support operational requirements.

As Safety Manager, the position is expected to align with the TransX Core Values for Teamwork, Safety, Innovation, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety Standards Implementation: Implement established safety standards across operations and terminals. Reinforce the consistent use of procedures, controls, and safe work practices. Identify execution gaps and elevate systemic issues impacting safety performance or compliance.
• Training Systems Management: Oversee and manage the LMS (LUMA) to support training delivery, tracking, and content accessibility. Maintain accurate training records, monitor completion rates and user engagement, and address system issues impacting training execution.
• Driver Onboarding & Orientation: Oversee the delivery of driver orientation programs to ensure new drivers are thoroughly trained on safety procedures and operational expectations. Validate onboarding completion, ensure compliance readiness, and continually onboarding activities to improve consistency and effectiveness.
• Health & Safety Coordination: Coordinate health and safety committee activities, meetings, and follow-ups. Support facility inspections, track corrective actions, and monitor ongoing compliance with health and safety procedures across operations.
• Training Content Development: Develop, update safety training materials based on operational, regulatory, and company requirements. Support internal departments in implementing function-specific training and evaluate overall training effectiveness.
• Operational Support & Work Coordination: Support terminal operations in applying safety procedures, reviewing incidents, identifying corrective actions, and following up on risk mitigations. Coordinate daily activities for safety and training support staff, provide task guidance and manage workload distribution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: College diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Training, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience in safety management, compliance execution, or training coordination.
  • Transportation industry experience is considered an asset.
• Regulatory & Safety Expertise:
  • Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements and transportation safety standards.
  • Familiarity with training programs, content development, and Learning Management Systems (LMS/LUMA).
• Core Competencies & Capabilities:
  • Strong coordination, follow-up, and workload management capabilities.
  • Practical problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills across departmental teams, management, and external regulatory agencies or auditors.
  • Good organizational and time-management skills under operational demands.

BENEFITS & PERKS

WHY JOIN TRANSX?

• Large, Canadian-owned company (CN Rail-owned)
• Operating for over 50 years
• Leading transportation and logistics services across North America
• 11 Terminals across North America
• Competitive compensation
• Partnered training programs and learning supports

BENEFITS

• RRSP company match programs
• Training and tuition reimbursement

RECOGNITION PROGRAMS

• Annual employee recognition & appreciation events
• Years of service awards
• Employee spotlights in our TransX Newsletter
• Safety recognition
• Annual performance incentives

OTHER PERKS

• Employee and family assistance program
• Encouraged work-life balance
• Corporate discounts at partnered organizations (gyms, travel, clothing, equipment, etc.)
• Team environment fostering professional & personal growth