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Job Title


Canadian Safety Director


Company : Railserve, Canada


Location : Stony Plain,


Created : 2026-05-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Railserve, Canada Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we''re committed to attracting and retaining top talent. The Canadian Safety Director is responsible for leading the company EH&S program across the Canadian region. This position works with government, regulatory and corporate bodies to ensure Canadian compliance. It protects Railserve Canadas reputation and opportunities for growth through maintenance of an excellent safety record and standing with recognized boards. It protects Railserves current contracts by reinforcing a proven safety culture, establishing necessary policies to protect workers, and using data to identify trends and opportunities to drive improvements. Finally, as a member of the Leadership team, it sets safety strategy to support the Canadian Strategy and works with the leadership team to establish objectives and tactical items to deliver. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Objectives Establish 3-5 year Canadian safety goals, in conjunction with Leadership team and Canadian Strategy Design and implement strategies to guide and deliver on goals Craft annual objectives and tactical plans in line with overall safety goals and strategies. Direct activities of regional support members Conduct regular analysis of statistical information, distribute relevant performance measurement reports Ensure Canadian Operations meet Government, Regulatory and Corporate compliance Monitor the companys safety standards and program effectiveness in accordance with Federal/Provincial regulations (i.e., OH&S, IROR/CROR etc.) as applicable. Maintain oversight and management of the Railserve Federal Safety Management System requirements Interface with Transport Canada and Alberta Transportation for any program or audit requirements Lead the Certificate of Recognition program for Railserve Canada Ensure Canadian content in ISNetworld is accurate by providing support to the corporate safety coordinator Safety Culture Stay current on industry best practices and champion the design and implementation within Railserve Canada Design and coordinate Canada-wide safety events and communication in line with strategic objectives Conduct regular analysis of safety-related stats and information to identify trends and design programs to reduce those trends Operational Support Participate as a member of the startup team for new operations in the Canadian region by integrating EHS requirements throughout all phases of the process Engage in the RFP process with the operations and sales & marketing team Be available to work days, evenings and weekends as needed QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, preferred or recommended. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Five to ten years related experience in a safety position; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a rail environment. 2 year safety related certificate or higher from an accredited educational institution Preferred: 5+ years in Transportation industry Preferred: 3+ years in Oil/Gas or Chemical production plant SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Demonstrated experience in Root Cause Investigation and Causal investigation Excellent knowledge of OSHA standards and Canadian Federal and provincial safety legislation. Solid knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices in the workplace. Familiarity with writing health and safety policies and procedures. Proficiency in conducting data analysis and reporting statistics. Working knowledge of safety management software, EH&S Strong communication and teamwork skills. Possess strong leadership skills and ability to implement positive change. Provide a positive leadership example by demonstrating safe behaviors and encouraging those behaviors in others LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legislation, governmental regulations and technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Safety certification or degree from an accredited educational institution CRSP designation preferred but not required #J-18808-Ljbffr