Transport Safety and Compliance Advisor
About the job
- Hold a Class 1 FM driver's licence and have knowledge of transporting dangerous goods.
- Have experience as a driver, inspector, trainer, or in a related position.
- Have good knowledge of Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec regulations and the Highway Safety Code.
- Have good knowledge of compliance standards relating to transport dimensions and weight.
- Be bilingual in French and English.
- Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and the electronic logging device system.
- Act as a trainer and advisor regarding transport compliance and road safety.
- Advise drivers on best practices for road safety and compliance.
- Manage follow-ups with transport managers regarding logbooks and safety inspections to ensure compliance with road regulations.
- Collaborate with transport managers and fleet maintenance managers to monitor the Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Program and transport-equipment compliance.
- Conduct inspections at various sites to assess the quality and compliance of work performed by drivers.
- Conduct road evaluations, audits, and training for new and existing drivers.
- Analyze, document, and follow up on transport-related road accidents, incidents, violations, complaints, and near misses, and provide recommendations when needed.
About the company
American Iron & Metal (AIM) recycles ferrous and non-ferrous scrap into metal products for industrial markets, alongside auto-parts sales and vehicle recycling. Its divisions also provide demolition, decommissioning, site remediation, and construction-waste recovery services. It sources scrap from manufacturers, other industrial businesses, and the public, who can deliver it to AIM facilities, and sells recovered metals to customers worldwide. The product range includes processed aluminum and copper pieces, and its divisions share resources and expertise across different stages of material recovery. Founded in Montreal in 1936, the family-run parent company says its head office is in Montreal, Quebec.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1936
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Operations extend internationally: AIM reports more than 135 locations worldwide, compared with Radius's nearly 100 North American sites.
- Management paths start at entry level: AIM's careers page describes several leaders advancing from their first jobs.
- Long service receives recognition: AIM's April 2026 update highlighted employees with more than 20 years at the company.
What critics are saying
- Account work starts in the yard: AIM's entry-level track combines yard training with pricing, negotiation and client analysis.
- Safety roles span multiple sites: AIM's environmental coordinator handles permits, inspections, dust, radiation and incident investigations.
- Crane operators carry safety responsibilities: AIM's roles combine loading and unloading with daily equipment inspections.
What makes American Iron and Metal unique
- The group also makes assembly materials: AIM Solder manufactures tin-lead and lead-free solder alongside the recycling business.
- Industrial supply adds another business: AIM's Minesource sells customized products for industrial and mining customers.
- Precious-metal recovery uses laboratory testing: AIM's Honeycomb analyzes material to measure its precious-metal content.
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