Regional Director of Safety

THE ROLE:
This role reports to VP of Safety and interacts with the Director of Safety Services & Security, Regional Vice President and Area Managers in their safety program implementation and execution efforts. Activities include but are not limited to, monitoring terminal safety performance and providing guidance to Terminal/Service Managers and Safety Specialists as needed to address emerging trends and areas of concern; providing support and serving as a resource for Terminal Managers, Service Managers, Safety Supervisors and others in their area of operations; conducting, reviewing and documenting facility audits and assist in the correction of deficiencies; scheduling and present training programs as needed.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Thorough knowledge of federal /provincial safety regulations.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to interpret and explain regulations, policies, and procedures to others
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent presentation skills; ability to influence people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to influence without authority
• Ability to lead and direct 15 or more direct reports
• Team player that can work with operations team members in a respectful, yet influential way
• Self-starter that can find risk and create solutions that work for all stakeholders.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Responsible for regional safety and security policies and programs.
• Collaborate with Terminal and Service Managers to ensure consistent and thorough implementation of safety and security processes, policies, and programs to mitigate accident/injury exposures and risks.
• Monitors safety process execution for compliance with company and regulatory requirements/expectations, provide guidance and direction as necessary
• Communicates company programs, rules, and tools related to safety
• Oversees the proper implementation and execution of training programs across sites/facilities
• Participates in the hire of security staff or vendors; guides the development and updating of security policies and processes
• Ensures that all reporting and risk management tools, including UltiPro, Care, Intelex, and on-board monitoring technologies are being used appropriately
• Conducts evaluations and inspections to mitigate and/or minimize the risk of loss potential
• Makes recommendations to the Director of Safety, Regional Vice President, and VP of Safety to ensure compliance and prevent work-related injuries and motor vehicle accidents
• Conducts evaluations and inspections to ensure regulatory and policy compliance, mitigate risk and minimize the risk of losing potential; ensures that safety inspections are properly scheduled, carried out, monitored, acted upon, and documented
• Ensures contractor compliance with all applicable Federal/Provincial and company regulations; ensures that related record-keeping and reporting requirements are met and maintained; provides support in implementing the approved recommendations
• Ensures that the security program is in compliance with federal/provincial guidelines and that all employees are properly trained
• Maintains confidentiality of all information
• Promotes structure of safety integration

Travel Requirements within Canada and occasional travel to the US.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety or related CDS, CSS, CSP, or specific transportation safety certification preferred.
• 5 or more years of transportation safety/operations experience desired.
• Cost control and financial/budget experience required.
• Management of supervisory or training-specific direct reports preferred.

TRIMAC SAFETY COMMITMENTS

• We make Safety a part of every decision
• We make Safety personal
• We have the courage to intervene

Trimac Transportation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to employment equity. We value a diverse workforce and are committed to hiring practices that are fair and equitable.