Regional Safety Manager

Guided by the VP of Safety, the Regional Safety Manager (RSM) drives organizational safety progress through strategic change management across U.S. and Canadian operations. By analyzing data and implementing targeted risk-reduction strategies, the RSM ensures that regulatory and company safety initiatives are embedded into daily workflows. This role manages cross-border compliance and tracks performance against high-level safety objectives and programs

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provides subject-matter expertise to leadership regarding emerging safety risks, regulatory trends, and operational impacts across all U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.
• Analyzes regional safety data to identify high-risk trends and prioritize corrective actions based on frequency and severity.
• Promotes a proactive safety culture by leading by example, focusing on incident prevention, risk reduction, and maintaining a healthy work environment for all employees.
• Reviews driver performance data and utilizes "coach-the-coach" methodologies to minimize behavioural risks and company liability.
• Ensures total compliance with U.S. (OSHA, EPA, DOT, FMCSA) and Canadian (CLC Part II, Transport Canada, NSC, Provincial OHS) regulations, maintaining a deep understanding of jurisdictional differences.
• Supports Joint Health & Safety Committees (JHSC) and Health & Safety Representatives to drive employee participation and hazard identification.
• Leads investigations into vehicle and workplace incidents to determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Serves as Co-Chair for the National Health and Safety Policy Committee as mandated by the Canada Labour Code.
• Conducts regular site safety audits to identify hazardous conditions, non-compliant equipment, or process gaps at branch locations.
• Partners with Risk teams and external stakeholders (e.g., third-party administrators and Canadian Workers' Compensation Boards) to manage claims, reporting, and return-to-work programs.
• Collaborates with Regional Training to identify, evaluate, and deliver safety training needs, ensuring compliance with OSHA and Canadian standards.
• Partners with Operations, Risk, Training, and HR to implement consistent safety programs across North America while adapting to local legal requirements.
• Oversees monthly safety meetings with Regional and Branch Managers, providing expert feedback, data presentations, and performance tracking.
• Monitors developments in federal, state, provincial, and municipal safety laws to proactively assess impacts on company operations.
• Contributes to departmental objectives by performing various safety and risk-related duties as they arise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• General knowledge of U.S. safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, and FMCSA).
• Canadian Federal & Provincial Knowledge: Proficiency in the federal Canada Labour Code (CLC) Part II and Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR). Knowledge of provincial OHS acts, Transport Canada requirements, and National Safety Code (NSC) standards.
• Minimum 21 years of age with a current, valid driver's license.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and safety reporting.
• Ability to travel up to 50% across U.S. states and Canadian provinces, including remote or rural locations 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 2+ years of experience in a people management or supervisory role.
• Prior safety management or consulting experience within the transportation or logistics industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Experience engaging with or co-chairing Policy Health and Safety Committees or Workplace Committees under federal requirements.
• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset, particularly for roles supporting Quebec or national Canadian operations.
• Professional Designations:
  • Canadian: Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or CRST.
  • U.S./International: CSP, ASP, GSP, PSP, or CPP.

Professional Skills: 

• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Proven ability to build and sustain collaborative, productive relationships across all levels of the organization. Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure team environment.
• Strategic Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on delivering clear, concise, and technically accurate safety reports and executive presentations.
• Financial & Budgetary Acumen: Skilled in providing budget input, tracking expenditures, and adhering to financial principles to ensure the cost-effectiveness of safety programs.
• Organizational & Project Management: Exceptional time management skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects across different time zones and jurisdictions.
• Influence & Decision-Making: Strong ability to exercise sound judgment and influence operational stakeholders to adopt safety initiatives without having direct reporting authority over them.