Safety & Compliance Specialist

Safety & Compliance Specialist - Guelph

Wellington Group of Companies, the fastest growing company in the transportation/logistics industry, is seeking a motivated individual looking to grow their career. This position is open to anyone who wants to advance their personal and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity to get your career on the fast track to success with a ton of room to advance in a variety of different positions.

Wellington has an industry leading company culture which has resulted in excellent retention among our staff and fleet of professional drivers. If you want to surround yourself with energetic, competitive, hardworking people who have a passion for success then Wellington is your future home.

**About the Role**:

- Daily monitoring and auditing of Hours of Service ELD Compliance
- Staying current with all Federal and Provincial Regulatory obligations
- Assisting Director of Safety & Compliance regarding accident/incident/injury, as well as progressive disciplinary documentation (administrative duties)
- Working alongside HR department to ensure complete driver files (including reference checks
- Educate and Coaching drivers on topics of Hours of Service, Vehicle inspection, cargo securement, defensive driving, CTPAT, along with addressing any concerns they may have.
- Managing and Digitizing Driver Files, Accident/Incident Files.
- Assisting with Monitoring/maintaining CVOR/SMS profile
- Periodically inspect vehicles for cleanliness
- Participate and contribute to safety meetings
- Other administrative duties as required.

**Requirements**:

- Prior experience in the Transportation industry
- Knowledge of Federal/State and Provincial legislation/regulations.
- General Geographical Knowledge (Continental USA & Canada)
- Hands on experience with Hours of Service - Omnitracs ELD
- Strong Organizational and Time Management skills
- Exceptional communication of English Language (read/write/verbal)
- Proficient with Microsoft office suite (excel/word/outlook)
- Ability to build and foster relationships with drivers.
- Ability to perform day to day activities professionally without supervision (including: explaining, instructing, training, and coaching drivers)
- Attention to detail when completing documentation
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to demonstrate good judgment
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to problem solve and improve processes
- Reliable mode of transportation to our Guelph Location
- Ability to answer calls after hours that require on-demand assistance.

**Preferences**:

- Valid AZ License is an asset to assist with road testing as required (this is not required)
- Bilingual - French (read/write/verbal) - (asset but not required)
- General Geographical Knowledge & experience with calculating transit times (Continental USA & Canada)
- Experience with Dispatching software (Fleet Manager)

**What we provide**:

- Full time day shift position
- Mon
- Friday
- Bi-weekly pay/Direct Deposit
- Bi-annual Performance Reviews
- Benefits (after 90 days of employment/Company pays 50% of monthly premium)
- Excellent company culture with group events and a positive atmosphere.

Reach Mike Zelek and Jessica Mata to discuss our available positions

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Guelph, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Safety and Compliance: 1 year (preferred)
- Transportation: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person