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Safety Manager


Company : DHL Express (Canada), Ltd.


Location : Brampton, Brampton


Created : 2026-01-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

What makesDHL great? Our People We know eachemployee''s individualcontributions make us the #1 Express Delivery andLogistics Company in theworld. DHL Expressis committed tomaintaininganenvironment that empowersevery team member to make the greatest possibleimpact on our business. Our corporate culture is about personal commitment toour business, toeach other and to our global communities. DHL isdedicated to beinga great placeto work. In addition to competitivecompensation packages,our employees enjoy a range of programs, services andbenefits that bring the best to their personal lives. Start YOUR career withDHL today DHL Express currentlyhas an opening for aSafety Managerin ourNational Office in Brampton.The Safety Manager designs,leadsand manages safety programs to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with safety and environmental health requirements. This role is also the primary contact for all occupational safety regulatory actions. They also lead the existing injury and accident prevention programs, develop cultural change initiatives,monitorcompliance, conduct dataanalysisand recommend preventative actions. How will you contribute to the success of DHL? Acts as subject matter expert on all safety and related transportation relateditems andactivelyensurecontinual compliance and improvement. Ensures full compliance with all the requirements of Safety Regulations as they apply and actively ensures continual improvement using the established systems and processes. Program management lead for all Safety related initiatives and enhancements. Manage Safety resources. When necessary, plan andassistin the training,onboarding,and hiring of new personnel. Ensure implementation of theorganizations''Safety FirstFramework across all locations/areas. Work within the corporate framework to foster career growth of direct reports. Ensuresappropriateand professional provision of Safety support to the Leadership team to ensure safety compliance, incidentpreventionandsafety ofculture development. Serve as the primary contact on health and safety issues or sensitive claims. Work as the internal incident manager, ensuring that safety emergencies and injuries areproperly managed. Track and analyze incident trends and communicate target specific recommendations for improved safety performance to Leadership. Has oversight of worker''s compensation claims profile and provides updates to Leaders. Supports claims reviews. Oversees risk assessment process and provides support in developing safe operating procedures. Oversees hazard prevention program and provides support in developing safe operating procedures Oversight of all continuing safety programs (e.g.CCC, Fleet Telematics,iCARE) Leads serious incident investigations todetermineroot cause and target procedural, instructional or equipment changes to prevent recurrence. Ensure thatsuitable reporting processes areestablishedand maintained ina timelyand professional manner. Establish and achieve meaningful and effective communications with all relevant parties, both internally and externally. Develop good working relationships with all relevant parties. Lead the National Safety Policy Committee and member of the Americas Regional Safety Committee. Ensure Safety committees are effective at all applicable locations. Promote the DHL safety culture,valuesand Guiding Principles. Accountabilities & Key Tasks: Monitor,reviewand interpret existing and proposed changes to occupational H&S regulations, Leadership / Training / Communication / Initiatives. Conducts inspections and assessments to evaluatebusinessperformance in relation to Corporate H&S directives,guidelines,and regulatoryrequirements. Support risk assessmentprograms,provide assistance,training,and advice. Manage the I-CARE safety management software and ensure incident reporting in accordancetolocal and DHL guidelines. Report on H&S incidents to Country SMT and Head of Regional Health & Safety. Lead investigation for H&S incidents and recommend control measures. Design, implement and conduct H&S training and PD sessions on a regular basis. Analyze H&S statistics todeterminetrends andassistinidentifyingpriorities for action. Ensuretimelyreporting of monthly/quarterly/annual site reports per local,regionaland global DHL requirements. Ensuretimelyreporting of daily and annual reports to CanadianLabourProgram. Ensure effective H&S committee and communication systems are implemented at country level. Leads businessinitiativesto achieve external H&S certifications. (e.g., ISO Develop and implement emergency response plans and serve as the emergency coordinator for major events. Develop working relationships and open communication at all levels including external enforcing authorities and emergency services. Working with Engineering, suppliers, localmanagementand staff to perform risk assessments on all proposed and new processes and equipment priortopost implementation or installation. Management Responsibility: Member of the National Safety Policy Committee, and Americas Regional Safety Committee - to promote a positive safety culture to all stakeholders. Support Country Manager, Head of Regional Safety and all Management Team and employees inoperatinga safe working environment. Participate in business leadership team in the annual budgeting, strategic planning, corporate H&S governance, auditing, management system, best practiceexchangesand compliance initiatives. Assistsbusiness leadership inestablishingobjectivesand metrics in alignment with company H&S goals and initiatives. Provide coaching and development to business leadership. Ability to recognize strategic opportunities andfocus onH&S resources to meet critical business needs, understand organizationaldynamics,andpossessexceptional interpersonal skills. Health and Safety: Lead a proactive safety culture Adherence to all return-to-work plan recommendations As far as reasonablypracticable, ensure the health & safety and welfare of workers under their direction or control. As far as reasonablypracticable, ensure the health and safety of others who may be present in the workplace such as customers, visitors, and clients. That all regulations,proceduresand safe work practices are enforced and always followed. Provide relevant information, toward ensuring workers have relevant information, training, instruction, and assessment to enable them to complete the planned activities in a safe manner Implement andmonitorcompliance of workplace health and safety policies,proceduresand safety rules in their area of control Employees within their area of responsibilityparticipatein work health and safety training programs as directed by DHL Encouragement ofappropriate attitudestowards work health and safety Identify,eliminate,or control hazards and risks in work areas as per the risk assessment procedure and hazard prevention program. Do you have what it takes? Mustpossessleadership qualities. Seasoned professional, self-starting,analytical,and energetic. Must display a confident demeanor while always supporting DHL Value and 4 pillars: Motivated People, Great Service Quality, Loyal Customers and Profitable Network. Experience in developing and implementing safety programs. Holdingorworking towards externally accredited safety certification is desirable (e.g.CRSP, CSP,ASPor equivalent). DHL or other transportation operations experience is helpful. Adept at Microsoft Office and Teams packages. Excellent communication and presentation skills. English and French fluency preferred. Must take ownershipofall safety related issues and have a ''can do'' and teamwork style. Bachelor''s Degree or diploma witha focuson Occupational Health and Safety or related field, is desirable. At least 5 years in leading a safety management system and experience relevant to the work carried out by a Safety Manager. Strong communication, leadership, training, analytical and interpersonal skills. Experience in managing compliance issues, regulatory reviews,reporting,and record keeping. Ability to effectively communicate with facility and corporate personnel Thank you for your application. Those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants are required to pass interviews, a criminal background check for all countries lived in for the past 5 years, and other background checks in order to qualify for the position. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe we will succeed through the recruitment and development of staff who represent the broad diversity of the Canadian workforce