Cassandra MacKinnon
National Director, Driver Safety and Compliance @Canada Post / Postes Canada
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WORK HISTORY
National Director, Driver Safety and Compliance @Canada Post / Postes Canada
Ottawa, ON, CA
National Road Safety Program LeadershipSpearheaded the development and execution of a comprehensive National Driver Safety strategy aimed at reducing motor vehicle incidents, enhancing driver behavior, and ensuring regulatory compliance- Successfully implemented the National Road Safety strategy, achieving year-over-year reductions in collision rates across the organization- Oversaw multi-million-dollar budgets and project portfolios, ensuring strategic allocation of resources to support safety initiatives- Directed a cross-functional team of driver safety specialists, trainers, and compliance officers to deploy key safety programs organization-wide- Partnered with field operations to integrate safety policies and regulatory requirements into daily practices, supporting compliance efforts for over commercial drivers- Led initiatives to identify and address driver behavior and skills gaps through targeted interventions, including SMITH 5 Keys training, individual development plans, and remedial programs—driving measurable improvements in on-road performance- Managed the nationwide rollout of vehicle telematics (GPS) technology across a fleet of vehicles, enhancing data-driven safety management and real-time driver monitoring.
EDUCATION
Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Business
Dantec
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
OHS Canada
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Certificate
Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Arts Community Studies
Alberta Construction Safety Association
OHS Legislation Awareness
Asean Online Education AOE
Diploma In Workplace Safety And Health
ABOUT CASSANDRA MACKINNON
As National Director of Driver Safety and Compliance at Canada Post, I lead a comprehensive national road safety program. My work focuses on reducing motor vehicle incidents, enhancing driver behavior, and ensuring regulatory compliance while managing multimillion-dollar budgets and directing cross-functional teams. Collaborating with stakeholders, I have successfully implemented strategies that achieved measurable year-over-year reductions in collision rates. With a strong background in fleet compliance, safety training, and program development, my mission is to foster sustainable safety initiatives that align with organizational goals. My expertise spans training development, compliance audits, risk management, and resource optimization, enabling operational efficiency and regulatory adherence. I am driven by a commitment to safety, innovation, and organizational impact.
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