Field Operations & Safety Supervisor – Fuel Transportation
Company: United Petroleum Transport Ltd. (UPT)
Location: Quebec City, Quebec
Pay: CA70,000.00-CA90,000.00 per year
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Field-Based / On-Site
About United Petroleum Transport
United Petroleum Transport Ltd. (UPT) is a Canadian transportation company specializing in the safe, efficient, and reliable transportation of bulk petroleum products. We are committed to maintaining high standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while delivering exceptional service to our customers.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and highly organized Field Operations & Safety Supervisor to oversee and support our fuel transportation operations in Quebec City and the surrounding region.
This position combines field operations management with transportation safety and regulatory compliance responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial trucking, preferably with direct experience in fuel transportation, petroleum distribution, or dangerous goods transportation.
This is a hands-on, field-oriented supervisory role requiring frequent travel between operational locations, including fuel terminals, customer sites, maintenance facilities, and other company operating locations. Approximately 60% of the role involves fieldwork and travel within the local operating area.
The successful candidate will work closely with our Dispatch, Safety, Maintenance, and Operations teams to ensure driver and equipment availability, maintain regulatory compliance, resolve operational issues, and support safe, reliable, and on-time fuel deliveries.
Key Responsibilities
Field Operations & Fleet Management
- Oversee daily field operations, ensuring drivers, equipment, and resources are effectively coordinated to meet operational requirements.
- Act as a primary point of contact for drivers, customers, vendors, and internal departments regarding field operations.
- Coordinate with Dispatch to support daily driver assignments, shift planning, and efficient resource allocation.
- Monitor driver availability, attendance, scheduling adherence, and operational performance.
- Coordinate trailer and equipment availability, including preventative maintenance, annual inspections, repairs, and equipment transfers.
- Work with external vendors to arrange emergency roadside repairs, towing, and other maintenance services.
- Conduct regular field visits to terminals, customer locations, and operational sites to monitor activities and address operational concerns.
- Monitor delivery performance, inventory levels, run-out reports, and consumption trends to proactively identify service risks and coordinate corrective actions.
- Support operational planning and resource adjustments to minimize service disruptions and prevent avoidable customer run-outs.
- Maintain accurate driver schedules, equipment records, and operational information within company systems.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Monitor and enforce compliance with applicable federal and Quebec transportation safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
- Conduct driver safety evaluations, field inspections, audits, and operational observations to identify risks and ensure compliance.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near-misses, and safety violations, including preparing reports and recommending corrective actions.
- Coordinate and deliver driver safety training, orientations, and ongoing development programs.
- Monitor driver compliance with hours-of-service regulations, vehicle inspections, safe operating procedures, and dangerous goods transportation requirements.
- Conduct driver performance evaluations and provide coaching or corrective training when necessary.
- Coordinate with Safety Administration on driver onboarding, terminal carding, road tests, and training requirements.
- Maintain accurate safety records, incident reports, inspection documentation, and compliance files.
- Support regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety procedures, reduce incidents, and strengthen overall regulatory compliance.
Leadership & Operational Improvement
- Work closely with Dispatch, Safety, Maintenance, and Operations Management to address operational and safety concerns.
- Promote accountability, professionalism, and a proactive safety culture among drivers and operational staff.
- Prepare and communicate operational and safety reports, performance updates, and recommendations to management.
- Identify opportunities to improve fleet utilization, scheduling efficiency, driver performance, and service reliability.
- Respond to urgent operational and safety matters, including outside regular business hours when necessary.
Qualifications & Experience
Mandatory Requirements:
- Previous experience in transportation operations, fleet management, safety, compliance, or a related supervisory role within the commercial trucking industry.
- Experience in fuel transportation, petroleum distribution, or dangerous goods transportation.
- A valid Class 1 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent), with no more than three demerit points, no active licence suspensions, and no pending charges.
- Strong understanding of commercial trucking operations, driver safety, fleet coordination, and transportation logistics.
- Fluency in French, both written and spoken.
- Ability and willingness to perform frequent fieldwork and travel between operational locations throughout Quebec City and the surrounding region.
- Availability to respond to urgent operational or safety matters, including occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call coverage as required.
Additional Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of commercial transportation safety regulations, including applicable Quebec and federal requirements.
- Familiarity with Quebec's Commission des transports du Québec (CTQ), Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), and dangerous goods transportation requirements.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, safety audits, and driver performance evaluations.
- Knowledge of commercial vehicle maintenance, mechanical inspections, and preventative maintenance programs.
- Experience coordinating driver training, terminal orientations, and safety compliance activities.
- Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), dispatch software, fleet management platforms, or driver scheduling systems.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively coach drivers and collaborate with operational teams.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of operational and safety challenges, and make sound decisions under pressure.
- English proficiency is considered an asset for communication with teams outside Quebec.
What We Offer
- Competitive annual salary of CA70,000.00-CA90,000.00, based on qualifications and experience.
- Opportunity to take an active role in overseeing both field operations and safety performance within a growing transportation company.
- Collaborative work environment with direct involvement in operational planning and decision-making.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Join Our Team
At United Petroleum Transport, safety and operational excellence go hand in hand. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, leads by example, and is committed to ensuring our drivers, equipment, and operations perform at the highest standards.
If you have a strong background in fuel transportation, enjoy working in the field, and are ready to take ownership of both operational performance and safety compliance, we encourage you to apply.
