Transport Safety & Regulatory Manager SK AB

Transport Safety & Regulatory Manager - Saskatoon, SK or Calgary, AB

Location:

Saskatoon, SK or Calgary, AB Experience Level: Mid‑Senior Job Type: Full Time

The Transport Safety and Regulatory Manager provides technical expertise, governance support, and operational guidance to enable the safe and compliant transport of Nutrien’s products from upstream operations and through logistics and distribution activities. The role supports transport risk management across multiple modes and jurisdictions, including road, rail, and marine, and helps ensure shipments are planned and executed in line with regulatory and company requirements.

This includes regulatory interpretation, carrier oversight, training and education, audits, and incident support, while also driving continuous improvement in transportation safety performance.

• Interpret and apply hazardous materials / dangerous goods transportation regulations across jurisdictions and transport modes, ensuring compliance with US and Canadian authorities, such as the US Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the US Coast Guard (USCG), and Transport Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) program
• Provide timely, practical regulatory guidance to enable safe, compliant transportation operations
• Support compliant classification, packaging, documentation, marking/placarding, emergency response information, and security planning as required
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Nutrien’s Transportation Safety requirements within the Nutrien Way management system
• Support transport risk assessments, critical control development and verification, and management of change for carriers, routes, equipment, and terminals
• Assist with pre‑qualification, vetting, and periodic assessment of transportation service providers
• Partner with operations and support functions to embed safety and regulatory requirements into contracts and service agreements
• Support development, delivery, and maintenance of role‑based hazmat / dangerous goods training for employees and contractors
• Verify training compliance and support competency assurance activities for personnel involved in shipping, loading/unloading, and documentation preparation
• Provide technical regulatory and safety support during transportation incidents, including notifications, investigations, and corrective actions
• Support transport incident emergency preparedness through coordination with emergency response teams
• Support compliance assurance activities, including audits, inspections, and regulatory record‑keeping
• Contribute to transport safety performance metrics, dashboards, and data‑informed improvement initiatives
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor and field trainer to operations, legal, and SHE&S partners
• Engage with and represent Nutrien with relevant regulators and external stakeholders (e.g., FRA, TDG, Chemistry Trade Alliance, The Fertilizer Institute)

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Safety, Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar
• 10+ years’ experience with transportation regulatory compliance, including hazardous materials / dangerous goods
• Strong working knowledge of various transportation modes (road, rail, marine, air) and their regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted and collaborative relationships, translating regulatory expectations into practical, operations‑focused requirements and guidance
• Strong leadership, communication, and influence skills at all organizational levels
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365
• Experience in multimodal and multi‑jurisdictional transportation environments
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and regulatory enforcement actions
• Familiarity with compliance tracking systems, audit management, and regulatory data management

Nutrien is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and Linked In list does not represent Nutrien’s compensation structure. This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.