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

The Certified Transportation Safety Professional (CTSP) is a specialist-level designation that establishes the benchmark for the experience and knowledge required to become a CTSP. This individual can develop and manage a carrier’s road transportation safety and compliance programs in part or in whole. This individual will often, either directly or indirectly, supervise the day-to-day functions of others in the organization. This individual is often responsible for providing guidance and acting as a subject matter expert in the field of safety and compliance as it relates to the carrier’s daily operations.
All the courses identified will develop the candidate’s ability to demonstrate the seven required competencies. Candidates will be required to complete 8 mandatory, 3 electives and 8 hours of seminar/ conference attendance to meet requirements and be eligible for sitting the CTSP Exam.
MANDATORY COURSES
- Legislation, Standards and Policies (2Day) 375.00 members 525.00 non-members.
- NSC Program Administration (3day) 550.00 members 750.00 non-members.
- NSC Program Management (3day) 550.00 members 750.00 non-members.
- Health and Safety System Building (3day) 550.00 members 750.00 non-member.
- Fundamentals of Auditing (2Day) 375.00 members 525.00 non-members.
- Instructional Design and Delivery (3day) 550.00 members 750.00 non-member.
- Leadership in Transportation (2Day) 375.00 members 525.00 non-members.
- Fundamentals of Investigation (2Day) 375.00 members 525.00 non-members.
ELECTIVE COURSES
- Collision Investigation (3day) 550.00 members 750.00 non-members.
- COR Auditor (2Day) 375.00 members 525.00 non-members.
- PDIC Instructor (2Day) 375.00 members 525.00 non-members.
- LCV Instructor Training (2Day) 375.00 members 525.00 non-members.
- Workplace Investigation (2Day) 375.00 members 525.00 non-members.
- Psychological First Aid (1Day) $110.00 members $150.00 non-members
- Managing Injuries in the Workplace (2Day) $375.00 members $525.00 non-members
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
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
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
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
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
LCV Instructor Training
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC), Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP)
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 2 days
Managing Injuries in the Workplace
Certified Professional Safety Coordinator (CTSC), Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP)
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
Psychological First Aid
Certified Professional Safety Professional (CTSP)
Psychological First Aid is a resiliency building wellness program that equips individuals in supporting themselves and others to cope with the effects of stress, loss, trauma and grief.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 1 Day
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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CTSP - A Guide to the CTSP Designation
The Certified Transportation Safety Professional (CTSP) is a specialist-level designation, conferred upon safety and compliance professionals that have met the minimum standards of experience and knowledge. -
Certified Transportation Safety Professional (CTSP) Training Application Form
Download, complete and submit this form to register for CTSP Training.