
Certified Transportation Safety Coordinator
The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) and its board have recognized the importance of industry-relevant training for safety practitioners.
Certified Transportation Safety Coordinator (CTSC) Designation

The Certified Transportation Safety Coordinator (CTSC) is an entry-level designation, conferred upon safety and compliance coordinators that have met the minimum standards of experience and knowledge. This individual can assist in developing and managing a carrier’s road transportation safety and compliance programs in part or in whole. This individual will be responsible for providing guidance in the field of safety and compliance as it related to the carrier’s daily administrative operations.
Completion of the designation process confers the right to use the Certified Transportation Safety Coordinator title, and to place the CTSC initials after their name.
MANDATORY COURSES
- Legislation, Standards and Policies
- NSC Program Administration
- Health and Safety System Building (Previously Health & Safety Program Building)
- Fundamentals of Auditing (Previously Safety and Compliance Auditing)
- Leadership in Transportation (Previously Organizational Behavior)
- Fundamentals of Investigation
ELECTIVE COURSES
- Collision Investigation
- NSC Program Auditing
- COR Auditor
- PDIC Instructor (2Day)
- LCV Instructor Training (2Day)
- Long Combination Vehicle Training Instructor Training
- Workplace Investigation
- Instructional Design and Delivery
- NSC Program Management
CERTIFIED TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COORDINATOR- CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of all the 6 mandatory, 2 electives and 8 hours of seminars/conference attendance, you are eligible for sitting in the CTSC Exam
Course Descriptions
Mandatory
Health and Safety System Building (HSSB)
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC), Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP), Certificate of Recognition
The Health and Safety System Building HSSB course is the first step to achieving your Trucking Industry Certificate of Recognition through the Saskatchewan Trucking Association and endorsed by WorkSafe Saskatchewan.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | Three Days, In Class
Fundamentals of Auditing
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC), Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP), Certificate of Recognition
This course provides an introductory overview of the auditing process, auditor ethics and audit techniques.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | Two Days
Fundamentals of Investigation
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC), Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP)
This 2-day course introduces a variety of basic investigative skills required to conduct basic occupational health and safety-related investigations.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 2 Days
Leadership in Transportation
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC), Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP)
This 2-day course is designed to focus on the essential skills to be an effective leader in the industry.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 2 Days
Legislation, Standards and Policies
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC), Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP)
The analysis and interpretation of transportation safety legislation, standards, and policy.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 2 Days
NSC Program Administration (NSC-A)
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC), Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP)
NSC Program Administration is task and objective focused, evaluating how to accomplish compliance through action in an existing program.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 3 Days
Elective
CoR Auditor
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC), Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP), Certificate of Recognition
This course is designed for large employers who have completed the Health and Safety System Building (HSSB) and Fundamentals of Auditing (FOA) course and wish to obtain an Internal COR Auditor Status for their respective employer.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | Two Days, In Class
Collision Investigation
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC), Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP)
This course introduces collision investigation to individuals working in Saskatchewan’s commercial transportation industry.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 3 Days
Instructional Design and Delivery
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC), Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP)
Instructional Design and Delivery is an essential course for entry-level and intermediate instructors looking to enhance their existing skills, learn new techniques, and bring increased value to their training programs.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 3 Days
LCV Instructor Training
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC), Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP)
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 2 days
Long Combination Vehicle Training Instructor Training
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC)
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 1 day
Managing Injuries in the Workplace
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC), Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP)
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 2 days
NSC Program Auditing
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC)
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 2 days
NSC Program Management (NSC-M)
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC), Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP)
NSC Program Management delves into the purpose of management systems, the benefits of active management as opposed to reactionary management, concepts surrounding the creation of systems to manage programs.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 2 Days
PDIC Instructor
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC), Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP)
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 2 days
Workplace Investigation
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC), Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP)
(in development)
Instructor-Led via Video Conference
Related Files
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Certified Transportation Safety Professional (CTSP) Training Application Form
Download, complete and submit this form to register for CTSP Training.
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
FMSCA
Using the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse helps support roadway safety by giving employers real-time access to information about CDL drivers’ positive drug and alcohol tests and test refusals.