We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Specialist, Safety & Compliance to support our Kim-Tam Logistics transportation operations across multiple sites in Ontario. This role plays a critical part in maintaining regulatory compliance, promoting a strong safety culture, and supporting our fleet and drivers across Canada and the United States. This position will report into the Manager, Operations, Health & Safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety Programs & Driver Engagement

• Plan and coordinate annual safety meetings for all truck drivers across multiple sites in Ontario
• Organize and execute Monthly Safety Talks for all drivers on fleet
• Create report cards for Safety Town Halls each month
• Critical events monitoring (i.e. dashcam)
• Manage drug and alcohol program
• Onboarding new drivers by completing safety & compliance orientation
• Train drivers on and monitor third-party carrier compliance with internal and external customers
• Carrier’s Edge SuperUser

Regulatory Compliance & Government Relations

• Own the process for all licensing requirements in Ontario for the fleet (ex. on the spot, hiring, renewals), which includes regular travel to MTO offices to complete requirements
• Travel regularly to meet with government agencies, and MTO Officers
• Quarterly review of driver’s license compliance and medical expiry
• Ensure compliance with relevant transportation regulations in Canada and the United States such as Highway Traffic Act, FMCSA, NSC-10
• Assist in obtaining special spot or temporary permits from various agencies in Canada and the USA to support operations (ex. Oversized plate permits)
• Become a member of at least one locations Joint Health and Safety Committee

Audits, Monitoring & Reporting

• Travel between Kim-Tam, MTO, and customer locations to complete random safety audits of our company drivers and independent contractors
• Follow up on MTO inspections of trucks
• Produce monthly CVOR violation rates and submit it to the Health, Safety & Compliance Manager
• Produce monthly departmental reports (ex. HOS violations, unassigned driving, speed gauge)
• Track vehicle defects, incidents, accidents and traffic violations in TruckMate and Internal Reporting System
• Maintain compliance in Truckmate system for all safety & compliance measurables and track measurables within Synergize system and physical files (includes audit data)

Incident & Claims Management

• Assist with investigation of incidents/accident to help determine root cause, fault, no-fault
• Communicate with insurance provider regarding claims
• In case of workplace injury, process WSIB forms, monitor and liaise between WSIB and driver. Facilitate the return-to-work process

Fleet & Maintenance Administration

• Repair and Maintenance administration
• Other responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• Post secondary education required
• 3-5+ years of experience in the trucking or transportation industry in a safety and compliance role or similar responsibilities
• Must have full-time access to a vehicle and valid G driver’s license
• Intermediate understanding of MTO, NSC, HTA, MOL, CLC and FMCSA regulations
• Electronic Logging Device (ELD) experience required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive and solution-focused – a go-getter!
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance competing priorities
• Knowledge of commercial equipment
• Strong conflict-resolution skills

The expected compensation range for this position is $63, 360-$87, 120. This range includes base pay and target variable pay. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. This range reflects the expected full compensation range for the role; most offers will fall within the range and not at the maximum in order to allow for future growth.

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