Transportation Compliance Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

Policy Development & Compliance Oversight:

• Develop implement and maintain corporate transportation compliance policies procedures and best practices to ensure adherence to federal provincial state and municipal regulations in Canada and the U.S.

• Regularly review and update policies based on legislative and regulatory changes including FMCSA DOT MTO SAAQ NSC CVSA and Transport Canada regulations.

• Ensure GFL business units maintain proper documentation and adhere to all compliance requirements related to driver qualifications vehicle inspections and maintenance Hours of Service (HOS) and Drug & Alcohol Testing (where applicable).

• Collaborate with legal and fleet teams to provide compliance guidance for operations safety and logistics.

CrossFunctional Collaboration & Training:

• Work closely with the fleet compliance department to standardize transportation compliance processes across GFL business units.

• Develop and deliver compliance training programs for drivers supervisors fleet managers and operational leadership covering topics such as Hours of Service vehicle inspections driver fitness and regulatory updates.

• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies (FMCSA DOT MTO SAAQ Transport Canada CVSA) for audits inspections and compliance inquiries.

• Maintain open communication with operations teams to provide guidance on regulatory requirements and ensure alignment with corporate safety and compliance objectives.

Risk Management & Auditing:

• Monitor and assess compliance risks related to transportation activities across all business units.

• Conduct internal compliance audits to assess adherence to regulations identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.

• Analyze and interpret telematics GPS and ELD data to ensure compliance with HoursofService regulations and driver behavior dashboards.

• Track compliance trends and provide regular reports to leadership with key insights and recommendations for process improvements.

• Assist in the development and implementation of a corporatewide transportation compliance dashboard to track key compliance metrics.

Incident Investigation & Continuous Improvement:

• Investigate compliance violations accidents and nearmiss incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

• Collaborate with safety teams to develop proactive risk mitigation strategies and preventive measures to enhance transportation compliance.

• Support the development and implementation of fleet safety initiatives aimed at reducing violations improving CSA and NSC scores and ensuring safe operations.

• Work with fleet maintenance teams to ensure vehicles are properly inspected maintained and in compliance with federal and provincial/state requirements.

Qualifications:

• 35 years experience in transportation compliance or a related field with knowledge of North American safety regulations

• Experience in corporate multijurisdictional environments

• Familiarity with ELD compliance Hours of Service rules and vehicle safety requirements in Canada and the U.S.

• Experience with audits compliance programs and regulatory agencies (preferred)

Skills & Competencies:

• Solid understanding of FMCSA DOT MTO SAAQ NSC Transport Canada and CVSA regulations

• Strong written and verbal communication; French is an asset

• Analytical problemsolver with attention to detail

• Able to manage multiple projects audits and deadlines

• Proficient in compliance software telematics (e.g. Geotab Samsara) and MS Office

• Selfstarter with strong teamwork accountability and adaptability

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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