Health & Safety Specialist

The role Health & Safety Specialist plays a key part in ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting safe work practices, and supporting employees through coaching, training, and incident response.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and guidance to drivers on safe work practices, Hours of Service (HOS), and regulatory compliance
• Respond to driver inquiries related to ELD systems, safety policies, and procedures
• Conduct regular site visits, yard inspections, and safety observations to identify hazards and ensure compliance
• Perform audits of driver logbooks and safety documentation to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
• Monitor safety performance metrics and implement corrective actions, including performance development plans
• Support and maintain safety programs, including fall protection inspections, renewals, and compliance tracking
• Coordinate and facilitate safety meetings, training sessions, and safety-focused group discussions across operational teams
• Administer drug and alcohol testing programs, including pre-employment, random, and post-incident testing in compliance with applicable standards
• Conduct incident and accident investigations, including on-site response, root cause analysis, reporting, and follow-up actions
• Support employee wellness, return-to-work, and safety engagement programs

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in a safety role, preferably in transportation settings
• Working knowledge of transportation regulations (HOS, ELD compliance, USDOT standards)
• Experience with incident investigations and safety auditing

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Sunbury Transport is a premier transportation company, specializing in US and Canadian cross-border shipments as well as domestic Canadian shipments, offering logistics services and managing freight via truckload van, flatbed, bulk materials and container service. We draw on exceptional teams – in the office and on the road – to provide diverse and innovative trucking and logistics solutions.