Safety Officer

Job Summary

The Safety Officer is responsible for leading and advancing Health & Safety (H&S) performance across both Autoport (automotive logistics operations) and International Bulk Services (bulk transloading operations). The role supports diverse industrial environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, strengthening safety culture, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across all locations.

The Safety Officer serves as a key H&S resource and Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing daily coaching, guidance, and support to operational leadership and frontline employees. The role is accountable for implementing safety programs, leading incident investigations, ensuring reporting integrity, and partnering with internal stakeholders and external regulators.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Program Execution

• Implement and monitor safety programs across automotive terminals and transload facilities


• Deliver and support H&S training in collaboration with operational leaders


• Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions


• Track and ensure completion of corrective and preventative measures


• Support development and execution of short- and long-term H&S improvement plans


• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and frontline employees to strengthen safety culture

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial H&S regulations and company standards


• Develop and maintain safe work practices, policies, and procedures


• Conduct inspections, audits, and recurring compliance activities


• Interface with regulatory agencies on compliance-related matters


• Support and coach Joint Health & Safety Committees


• Identify and address compliance gaps

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze safety data to identify trends and improvement opportunities


• Develop and report on key safety performance indicators (KPIs)


• Maintain accuracy and integrity of safety data and systems (e.g., SAP)


• Update H&S documentation, manuals, and procedures


• Conduct field audits and support implementation of improvements


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across both business units

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and field-based work in active automotive terminals and bulk transload facilities


• Regular exposure to outdoor environments and varying weather conditions


• Flexible work schedule, including availability for evenings and weekends as required


• On-call availability to respond to critical incidents (24/7)


• Travel required (approximately 20–30%) across Canada and the United States

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in health and safety or a related field


• Experience in industrial or operational environments (automotive, bulk commodities, manufacturing, or transportation)


• Strong knowledge of industrial safety practices, including exposure to chemical hazards and process safety management


• Experience in incident investigation, emergency response, and safety program implementation


• Experience with project management and leading safety initiatives


• Familiarity with railroad operations is considered an asset

Education / Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Health & Safety or a related field (or equivalent experience)


• Professional safety designations such as CRSP, CSP, or ASP (or working toward certification) preferred


• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Skills / Functional Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of industrial, automotive, and rail safety practices


• Expertise in root cause investigation methodologies and incident analysis


• Strong understanding of behavioural safety and leadership principles


• Knowledge of job safety analysis and risk assessment techniques


• Solid understanding of federal and provincial health and safety regulations


• Strong analytical, auditing, and reporting capabilities


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and safety management systems (e.g., SAP)


• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills


• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset