At Northwest, we do things a little differently. Northwest was started in 1955 and continues to operate over 70 years later, with the same commitment to safety and service excellence. As a family business, we operate on the principle that our customers and our team members are part of the Northwest family, and this belief is reflected in everything we do. From supporting the community, to developing safety initiatives, at Northwest, people are the priority.
Currently, we are hiring a Field Supervisor to join our Safety Team based out of Grande Prairie or surrounding areas. Reporting to the HSE Manager, this position involves conducting safety observations and inspections through driver at-work and on-road observations, building and supporting relationships, mentoring drivers and office staff, investigating incidents, managing emergency response, providing compliance management and support, monitoring performance, conducting customer visits and field reviews, and handling public relations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Primary Responsibilities:
- On-call incident & emergency response
- In-field liaison (drivers, customers, public)
- Customer visits/field reviews (route/site assessments)
- Subject expert to mentor drivers/office staff
- Incident investigation
- Driver training assistance and final sign-off
Additional Responsibilities:
- Compliance management/support
- Performance monitoring (speed gauge, overweights)
- Public relations (as required)
- As required
Our ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
The role requires an experienced truck driver with fluid hauling experience who is willing to travel extensively. The successful candidate should be outgoing, personable, and have a strong commitment to safety. They should be responsive, adaptable, and able to make critical decisions on the go. Strong observational and analytical skills are needed for safety inspections and incident investigations. The candidate must also possess mentoring abilities, emergency response management expertise, compliance knowledge, performance monitoring skills, effective communication and customer relations skills, and an understanding of public relations principles. Experience in tractor and trailer maintenance, as well as knowledge of Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and E-Log use would be beneficial. Must be able to complete and maintain H2S, First Aid & CPR certification.
Why You Should Chose Northwest:
- Everyone is treated like a member of our Northwest family
- We offer competitive salaries
- Health, Dental and Extended Benefits
- Health/Wellness Spending Account
- Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) matching
- Semi-annual Education Fund Scholarship opportunities for you and your family members
We look forward to reviewing your application soon but please note, due to the volume of applications, we will likely be responding only to those applicants chosen for an interview. Thank you for your interest!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
