Driver Safety Specialist

Job Description Driver Safety Specialist Full-Time Brampton, ON As the Driver Safety Specialist (DSS), you will facilitate driver safety education & remedial training programs. You will be required to identify unsafe habits and behaviors and coordinate solutions to lessen or eliminate future non‑compliance or unsafe actions. How You’ll Help Establish regular meetings with all drivers. Accompany drivers to observe and evaluate driving behaviours and skills for compliance with provincial and D&R requirements (logbook, speed, inspections, etc.). Meet targets for company safety policies, driver attendance at safety meetings, and accident costs. Maintain driver and supervisory personnel adherence to legislated safety laws. Help create safety‑training material to facilitate education of safety legislations. Maintain and update data input on multiply PC programs. Effectively maintain professional attitude and be a source of solutions or guidance for all issues. Remain on call for and attend accidents/collisions as company representative to complete all required reports. Complete required work in all weather conditions year round as needed. Be able to communicate to individuals/groups in a classroom setting and set up/utilize education tools (e.g., laptop, LCD projector, handouts); maintain decorum, gain feedback and track progress. Commercial Driver's License is preferred with a clean record. Facilitate LCV permit review training with new operations team members when required. Other related duties as may be required. Your Skills And Experience Commercial driver’s license required (AZ/Class 1). Minimum Secondary School completion and completion of all required safety related programs (e.g., Winter Driving, Air Brakes, Hazardous Loads). Post‑secondary training in logistics or business, an asset. A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered. Previous transportation or operational experience preferred; various roles within transportation beneficial. Preference given to applicants with Occupational Health and Safety experience. Communication skills – advanced. Computer skills – accuracy, MS products, AS400, web‑based programs. Knowledge related to legal/safe operation of commercial equipment with local laws and federal compliance standards. Demonstrated customer relationship skills. Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Analytical and problem‑solving skills. Effective written and communication skills. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Strong conflict resolution. Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment. Presentation skills and working knowledge of adult learning principles. Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues. Results focused. To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com. If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview. About Day & Ross From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, truckload, residential, dedicated fleet solutions, and logistics. We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We’ve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited. As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Industries Truck Transportation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Day & Ross by 2x Get notified about new Driver jobs in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr