Safety & Compliance Supervisor

**Why you’ll love Canada Cartage**

An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, we are one of Canada’s largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations, and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.

We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with Canadian leading brands. Canada Cartage is deep rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered, and high performance is championed. A recognized thought leader and founded in 1914, Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Safety & Compliance Manager, the primary responsibility is to oversee and enforce safety protocols and regulatory compliance throughout our operations. Lead safety training programs, conduct audits, and ensure that all drivers and staff adhere to industry safety standards and company policies. Role also involves investigating and addressing safety incidents, implementing corrective actions, and fostering a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement.
- Location: 490 Lucas Avenue, Winnipeg
- Schedule: primarily dayshift, flexibility is required

**What you will do**
- Conduct new hire orientations and road evaluations
- responsible for direct front-line supervision and support to Drivers in regard to compliance with applicable safety policies and regulations
- Provide/Coordinate remedial and/or in-cab instruction and coaching to newer and experienced drivers, as required
- conduct one-on-one coaching with drivers during scheduled runs
- Provide Classroom training for Orientations, Customer’s Requirements and National Safety Code related courses
- Safely and efficiently inspect, operate and maintain company and customer issued equipment in accordance with Transport regulations, TSA, CTPAT/PIP, company and customer policies and procedures
- Perform ride-a-longs and job site observations (JSO)
- Mentor and train drivers on the various accounts, equipment, policies and procedures
- Perform pre and post trip inspection and written driver evaluations
- Accurately document and address training progress and problems
- Teach manual and automatic transmission
- Conduct safety checks on drivers and trucks to ensure they are safe and following our company policies as well as Provincial and Federal regulations.
- This position involves field work with driver interactions and observations, site visits and risk assessments, incident and accident investigations, conducting post collision interviews with drivers along with operations.
- Track and report on safety activities to improve safety within your division(s).
- Assist/Coordinate and/or lead first response calls.
- Supporting and enforcing safe work procedures, including safety and company policies
- Report results and activities during team calls with Safety and Compliance Manager.
- Maintain training documentation based on regulations and company policies
- Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures

**What You will bring**
- 3 - 5 years of class 1 driving experience with a clean drivers abstract
- E-logs (ELD)and hours of service experience for US and Canada
- High school diploma
- Fleet Driver trainer experience and PDIC certification preferred
- 2 years of LCV driving experience
- Must be able to drive and teach manual transmission (up to 18 speed)
- Strong leadership skills
- Knowledge of van, flatbed, reefer and dangerous goods
- Preferred experience with forklift and Moffett
- Proficient computer skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to remain calm under demanding conditions
- Ability to train, evaluate and manage drivers and warehouse employees
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Formal problem-solving techniques, reporting, investigations experience
- Hands on with a sense of urgency, ability to manage under pressure and manage multiple priorities and projects
- Demonstrated knowledge of all types of vehicles
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Integrity and ability to handle and maintain confidential information

**Why people love working for Canada Cartage**
- Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
- Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
- Company wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
- Perks - dis