Corporate Fleet Safety & Compliance Specialist – Full-Time

Job title:

Corporate Fleet Safety & Compliance Specialist – Full-Time

Company

City of Thunder Bay

Job description

Job Description:POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Supervisor Fleet Administration, develops, maintains and provides on-road, and classroom training, with a focus on public and driver safety, driver testing, certification and safety enforcement to operators of vehicles and motorized equipment in accordance with City of Thunder Bay policies and Provincial programs and regulations including the Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration and fleet industry standards.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, maintains and implements corporate fleet training and driver safety programs for City of Thunder Bay employees operating fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Monitors new legislation as it relates to the Highway Traffic Act and Driver and Vehicle Safety standards and practices; communicates and implements changes as required.
• Determines and certifies competency of operators under the Internal Corporate Operator Certification program and issues appropriate authority to operate fleet vehicles and equipment for various positions within the Corporation.
• Leads and directs staff during classroom, and on-road training events, with a strong focus on Occupational Health and safety as it relates to driver safety and safety of the public.
• Leads incident investigations, reviews and assessments; consults and advises regarding driver safety and performance, licencing, training, and assessment of collision/incident related demerit points.
• Prepares reports for sectional Managers and Supervisors regarding driver capability and qualifications, improper vehicle usage or unusual activities, and recommends corrective actions required to meet regulatory compliance.
• Rescinds corporate employee’s authority to operate where required due to for poor performance or non-compliance with regards to Driver Safety, the Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration (CVOR) program or the Highway Traffic Act.
• Conducts driver interviews, and counsels employees in regard to public and driver safety, license demerit point accumulation, collisions and driving performance.
• Monitors for compliance and recommends corrective action and remedial training for noncompliance with regards to corporate fleet use, including fleet safety policies and procedures, the Ministry of Transportation Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration (CVOR) program, the Highway Traffic Act and Provincial and Federal Acts and Regulations as they relate to fleet operations.
• Participates in development of legislatively required reports to the Ministry of Transportation regarding the Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration (CVOR) program.
• Conducts field audits and vehicle/equipment inspections to ensure compliance with the Ministry of Transportation within the Highway Traffic Act and the Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration (CVOR) program, as well as other regulatory and policy requirements.
• Reports to the Ministry of Transportation on training and licensing activities for the Authorized Requester programs.
• Ensures appropriate confidentiality and maintenance of fleet driver records.
• Conducts testing of current on road and off road equipment for safety and/or road worthiness issues, and makes recommendations of any necessary correction.
• Consults with vendor and other technical personnel regarding vehicle and equipment operation and operator corrective measures relating to safe vehicle or equipment operation.
• Assesses newly purchased vehicles or equipment where requested before units are assigned to the Department.
• Advises Joint Health and Safety Committees related to fleet performance and safety issues, and makes recommendations related to the safe operation of vehicles/equipment.
• Participates in sectional, divisional and fleet users meetings as required.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Experience:

• Diploma in adult education, health and safety or business administration, together with 3 years’ experience in Driver Training, Incident Investigation and CVOR compliance auditing or;
• Post Secondary diploma, along with post-secondary training and education in the operation of buses, heavy trucks, and off-road equipment, together with 5 years’ experience in Driver Training, Incident Investigation and CVOR compliance auditing or;
• Secondary school diploma together with a minimum of 8 years of experience in preparing and delivering training programs to frontline staff, focusing on; driver safety, equipment operation, and compliance procedures.
• Experience in the preparation and execution of training programs for small and large classroom instruction, preferably in a unionized environment
• Knowledge of contemporary adult education principles and practices
• Three years’ directly-related experience, preferably driver training, in a unionized environment
• Must be licensed in Ontario to operate MTO Class CZ vehicles with a minimum 3 years’ recent driving experience with vehicles in those classes including trailer towing requirements
• Possess good understanding of Provincial Highway Traffic Act and CVOR program requirements
• Possess a mechanical aptitude in the assessment and operation of varied vehicles and equipment types

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing with the ability to make presentations and deliver driver training programs to a variety of audiences
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with Administration, Union executives, superiors, co-workers, employees and the general public
• Excellent observational skills including mediation and collision investigation skills
• Proven ability to function and contribute as an effective team member and to work independently
• Ability to of carry out training, inspections and investigations related to fleet issues
• Ability to understand and deliver asset efficiency operation techniques such as Smart Driver to drivers and operators
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• Must be at a basic skill level in word processing and an intermediate skill level in spreadsheet software
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

Assets:

• Valid Commercial Defensive Driving Instructor Certificate from IHSA or OTA or equivalent
• Valid Certificate as a Lift Truck Instructor
• Valid Ontario Commercial Fleet Driver Instructor Certificate
• Valid Ontario Air Brake Instructors Certificate
• Knowledge in the use of Municipal Equipment such as commercial dump, sander and plow trucks, graders, loaders, excavators sidewalk plows and street sweepers
• Knowledge and Training in WHMIS and Book 7

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Will be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation
• Must be willing work regular work week and a scheduled ‘on call’ rotation as needed for review and investigations of fleet incidents
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain an Ontario Class “ACZ” Driver Licence.
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain any certification(s) required to perform duties listed in job description
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
• Must sign and abide by Employee Confidentiality Statement
• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)

General Information:As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together!Watch this video to learn more about our City at:

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Location

Thunder Bay, ON

Job date

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:41:09 GMT

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