Safety Coordinator- Driver Hiring
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3 to 5 years of experience in transportation safety, driver training, recruitment, or compliance.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Charger Logistics Inc. is a world-class asset-based carrier with locations across North America. With over 20 years of experience providing the best logistics solutions, Charger Logistics has evolved into a leading transportation and logistics provider and continues to grow across Canada and the United States.
We are currently seeking a Safety Coordinator- Driver Hiring to join our Montreal, QC Terminal team. This role is responsible for full-cycle driver recruitment, onboarding, driver training, safety compliance, and fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Safety, and Compliance teams to attract top driving talent while ensuring adherence to transportation regulations and company policies.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for Class 1/CDL drivers, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates.
- Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified drivers through job boards, referrals, networking, and other recruiting channels.
- Verify driver qualifications, licenses, background information, and required hiring documentation.
- Conduct driver orientations, road evaluations, safety training, and ongoing coaching programs.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, DOT/FMCSA regulations, Hours of Service (HOS), and transportation safety standards.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and injuries, completing required reports and recommending corrective actions.
- Perform safety inspections and support accident prevention, driver engagement, and safety awareness initiatives.
- Facilitate regular safety meetings and promote a culture of safety, compliance, and driver welfare.
- Work closely with Operations, Safety, and Compliance teams to support terminal performance and driver retention
- 3 to 5 years of experience in transportation safety, driver training, recruitment, or compliance.
- Previous experience in driver recruitment and safety coordination within the trucking industry is preferred.
- Experience recruiting drivers across Canada and the United States is required.
- Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, Hours of Service (HOS), driver qualification files, and transportation compliance standards.
- Solid understanding of the trucking and logistics industry.
- Experience conducting driver orientations, road evaluations, and safety training programs.
- Truck driving experience is considered a strong asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety excellence.
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits program
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment
- Join an industry-leading transportation company with a strong culture of safety and success
If you are passionate about driver recruitment, safety, training, and compliance, we encourage you to apply and become part of Charger Logistics' growing Calgary team.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle driver recruitment, onboarding, and training while ensuring strict adherence to transportation safety regulations and company policies. Investigate incidents, conduct safety inspections, and foster a culture of operational excellence across the terminal.
Requirements
Requires 3 to 5 years of experience in transportation safety, driver recruitment, or compliance within the trucking industry. Must possess strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Driver recruitment
- Safety compliance
- DOT regulations
- FMCSA requirements
- Hours of service
- Driver training
- Accident investigation
- Onboarding
- Transportation safety
- Microsoft office suite
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Logistics
- Trucking industry knowledge
Benefits
- Professional growth opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Human Resources
- Security & Safety
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Safety Coordinator
- Driver Hiring
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Recruitment
- Onboarding
- Compliance
- DOT
- FMCSA
- Hours of Service
- Class 1
- CDL
- Safety Training
- Accident Investigation
- Driver Retention
- Terminal Operations
- Microsoft Office
- Trucking