We're seeking a seasoned Safety Director to lead safety and compliance across our transportation and logistics operations. This is a leadership role you will help shape policy, and keep drivers, fleet, and customers protected on both sides of the border. You'll work out of our Milton location and travel across Canada to our terminals, facilities, and client sites.
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000/year
What You'll Do
- Lead the safety function across Canadian and US operations — set the strategy, standards, and culture for a company that takes safety seriously
- Own regulatory compliance in both countries, including Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Canadian CVOR/NSC programs, and US DOT/FMCSA requirements (CSA, Hours of Service, ELD mandates)
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and training programs that work in both jurisdictions
- Drive incident prevention — conduct investigations, identify root causes, and turn findings into corrective actions and training
- Manage compliance programs, including driver qualification files, vehicle maintenance standards, and pre/post-trip inspection processes on both sides of the border
- Conduct audits and site inspections across Canadian and US locations to ensure consistent safety performance
- Champion the safety culture — coach drivers, dispatch, and operations teams, and hold everyone accountable to the same standard
- Liaise with regulatory bodies, insurance providers, and clients on safety and compliance matters
- Track and report safety KPIs — incident rates, compliance scores, and audit results — to leadership
What You Bring
- 5+ years progressively senior experience in transportation/logistics safety, compliance, or fleet management
- CDS designation
- Working knowledge of BOTH Canadian and US transportation regulations — MTO/CVOR/NSC and DOT/FMCSA/HOS/ELD
- Proven experience building or leading a safety program across multiple sites or a multi-jurisdiction operation
- Strong working knowledge of driver qualification, vehicle maintenance, and incident investigation processes
- Effective leadership and communication skills — you can train a driver class and present to executives in the same week
- Strong audit, investigative, and analytical skills
- Willingness and ability to travel within Canada
- Clean driver's abstract and a valid AZ-Class license
- Experience with ELD systems, telematics, and fleet management software
- Experience in a freight/logistics environment
- Bilingual (English/French) is an asset
- Knowledge of WSIB/workers' compensation and US equivalent
THE DETAILS
Location: Milton, ON (on-site)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000/year
Travel: Canada
Reports To: General Manager
Benefits: Health & dental / RRSP / mileage or vehicle allowance / paid time off
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