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Day & Ross

Cross-border logistics and transportation services

Manager, Driver Safety

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completion of at least secondary school.
  • Post-secondary training in logistics or business is an asset.
  • A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Experience leading safety programs in the transportation industry.
  • Strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • A proven track record of successful safety management.
  • Previous experience managing people is required.
  • Fluency in English and French is required.
  • Knowledge of the legal and safe operation of commercial equipment under local laws and federal compliance standards.
  • Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to collaborate cooperatively with people who hold divergent or opposing views and goals.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Support the organizational objective of reducing vehicle crashes and provide professional driver improvement training, including defensive driving techniques, safe driving practices, and pre-trip training, while ensuring strict adherence to Ministry of Transportation rules and regulations.
  • Deliver accident cost-reduction targets by holding Driver Safety Specialists accountable for key performance indicators, including proactive and post-accident training in their regions.
  • Review all accidents in the region to ensure appropriate action is taken and accident files are completed within 14 days.
  • Review specified accidents and ensure in-depth investigations are completed for off-road incidents, jackknife accidents, rear-end collisions, intersection collisions, and pedestrian collisions; review completed investigations with the manager.
  • Direct Driver Safety Specialist activities related to carrier profiles and accident trends in their assigned regions.
  • Work with Driver Safety Specialists to control speeding in their regions.
  • Ensure all mandatory training, including seasonal training, is completed and develop strategies to support Driver Safety Specialists in completing it.
  • Manage cameras in assigned regions and ensure they are fully utilized.
  • Audit yard interactions monthly to ensure quality control and that driver targets are achieved.
  • Conduct orientation quality control twice a year.
  • Provide coverage during Driver Safety Specialist vacations.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous transportation or operational experience, including experience in various transportation roles, is preferred.
  • Occupational Health and Safety experience is preferred.

About the Company

Day & Ross

Cross-border logistics and transportation services

Day & Ross provides transportation and logistics services across Canada and the US, handling cross-border freight for a diverse set of customers. It moves freight end-to-end by coordinating pickups, using technology for real-time visibility and tracking, and leveraging its Business Agility Hub in Fredericton to integrate new tech. It differentiates itself with personalized customer service, tight pickup coordination, cross-border capabilities, and a large, stable workforce recognized as a top employer. Its goal is to deliver dependable, efficient transportation that creates value for customers while supporting community and strong service performance.

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Headquarters
Hartland, Canada
Founded
1950

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