Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Regulatory Compliance Specialist

We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.

As the Dangerous Goods and Regulatory Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for the interpretation, implementation, and ongoing compliance with Federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) legislation, as well as broader regulatory requirements including Hours of Service (HOS), carrier safety standards, and other applicable transportation-related regulations. Led by the Manager, Transportation – Outbound & Maintenance, this role will best suit a detail-oriented and proactive professional who brings expert knowledge of transportation safety legislation, and is confident supporting compliance through training, auditing, investigation and continuous improvement.

Ready to make an impact? Here’s how :

• Ensure timely updates and accurate maintenance of the dangerous goods database for dealers, distribution, and transportation.
• Review vendor TDG procedures, verify packaging and labeling compliance, and follow up on discrepancies to meet regulatory standards.
• Maintain training records, monitor certification status, and communicate gaps for distribution and transportation staff.
• Assist dealers with documentation, labeling, and emergency response planning for dangerous goods, including government reporting.
• Stay current with regulatory changes and conduct inspections and audits to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Lead spill / incident investigations, collaborate with stakeholders, and support load securement and shipment safety.
• Maintain the CANUTEC agreement and Transport Canada client ID database, ensuring legal and operational adherence.
• Diploma in Business, Logistics, Health and Safety, or Sustainability, alongside 3+ years of working experience within the field.
• Expert level knowledge of all Federal and Provincial legislation transportation and safety related matters (Transportation of Dangerous Goods, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, 49 CFR, Consumer Chemicals Container Regulations (CCCR), Hazardous Products Act, WHMIS).
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Proven ability to make quick informed decisions and work under pressure.
• Ability to facilitate effective training sessions.
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook & Oracle.
• Detail oriented with a focus on ensuring timely and accurate maintenance of various databases and record keeping systems.
• Able to work well independently as well as part of a team.
• The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.

How we’ll make you feel at Home

Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive :

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home. Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future.

Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.

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