Safety Specialist

Overview:
Are you a highly motivated self-starter who continually looks for new opportunities and initiatives to drive change across the organization? Are you looking for a creative, challenging job that contributes to your community's way of life in a stable industry? Are you highly collaborative and believe that the best results are achieved through strong relationships and partnerships?

Job Details:
The Safety Specialist’s role is vital in communicating our safety expectations and ensuring everyone is operating in compliance with our policies, procedures, and best practices. The Safety Specialist works with the Terminal Leadership (Terminal & National Tank Services (NTS) Manager) in the implementation and execution of safety program requirements and the development of appropriate local safety initiatives. This role is responsible for the overall safety management function at the location, including risk assessment, training, incident investigations, and safety awareness for a property.

Who You Are:

- Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal skills at all levels of an organization.
- Strong coach and mentor who can provide support and guidance to people to encourage them to be their best, which includes being able to identify both positive behaviors and provide respectful constructive feedback on performance concerns.
- Identified by peers as a respected informal leader that people listen to.
- Identifies and resolves problems proactively and in a timely manner.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Department of Transportation, and Federal/Provincial Motor Carrier regulations.
- Injury/collision prevention practices & techniques.
- Ability to interpret and explain regulations, rules, and policies/procedures to others.
- Ability to work well with team members and influence without authority.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensures employees'/contractors' compliance with all applicable Federal, State/Provincial, local, and Company safety regulations/policies/procedures; ensures that related records keeping, and reporting requirements are met and maintained; provides support in implementing the approved recommendations.
- Conduct coaching and remedial driver training as needed.
- Qualify, train, certifies, and mentor local Driver Coaches.
- Oversees, schedules, and presents training programs.
- Conduct, review, and document facility safety inspections and assist in the correction of deficiencies.
- Ensures that all reporting and risk management tools are up-to-date and correct at all times.
- Investigate vehicle accidents, injuries, and safety incidents. Prepares and submits related reports as required.
- Assist in developing local accident and injury prevention plans/programs.
- Develops local safety awareness programs and initiatives. Ensures safety bulletin boards and safety postings are up to date with the most current and other pertinent safety information.
- Conduct/support employee/driver safety meetings.
- Participate in driver selection & hiring, including conducting road tests.
- Support and attend local OHS Committee meetings.
- Reviews Hours of Service data to ensure compliance.
- Coaches’ drivers where deficiencies are discovered.
- Escalates behavioral issues to management when coaching and remedial training is not successful.
- Works closely with and supports the terminal/service manager in all facets of the business.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information.
- Fosters a positive safety culture by encouraging the reporting of near misses, hazard identification, and incidents.
- Learns new skills and continues to develop as a safety leader.
- Is proactive in finding risks and addressing it.
- Supports front-line and supervisor team members.
- Other duties as assigned/required.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Transportation Safety and/or Training.
- Class 1 or CDL License preferred.
- Certified in all areas of training to be delivered.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Department of Transportation, and Federal/Provincial Motor Carrier regulations.

**Benefits**:
**Here’s a few highlights of the benefits you’ll enjoy**:
We invest in our employee’s growth through training and development programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package such as:

- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and many more health and wellness benefits
- Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
- Paid time off for volunteer activities to help give back to our communities
- Pension Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program to achieve your educational goals
- Continuous learning and career development

Safety Commitments:

- We make safety a part of every decision
- We make safety personal
- We have the courage to intervene

Market: Richmond BC