Winner of the Inaugural DriverCheck Award for Canada's Safest Public Transportation Employer Announced: Metrolinx

Toronto, ON – DriverCheck, the leading provider of drug and alcohol testing and occupational health services, and Key Media, the publisher of Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine, are proud to announce Metrolinx as the winner of the inaugural DriverCheck Award for Canada’s Safest Public Transportation Employer. The award was presented at the 14th Annual Canada’s Safest Employers Awards Gala held in Toronto (October 10, 2024). 

The DriverCheck Award for Canada’s Safest Public Transportation Employer honors Canadian public transit employers that demonstrate outstanding commitment to employee health and safety. Metrolinx was selected from a competitive group of nominees including 4Seasons Transportation, Air Canada, Jazz Aviation LP and Voyago. Metrolinx was recognized for their exceptional safety practices, dedication to employee well-being, and proactive measures to ensure public safety across their operations. 

“On behalf of DriverCheck, I am thrilled to congratulate Metrolinx for winning the DriverCheck Award for Canada’s Safest Public Transportation Employer,” said Maggie Dunnett, President of DriverCheck. “Metrolinx’s commitment to maintaining high safety standards and protecting the well-being of their workforce, as well as the public they serve, is truly commendable. This award underscores our shared mission to create a healthier and safer world, and we are honored to celebrate Metrolinx’s achievement.” 

Shane Mercer, Senior Editor at Canadian Occupational Safety, echoed the sentiment, adding, “We are proud to collaborate with DriverCheck in recognizing outstanding employers who prioritize safety in the public transportation industry. Metrolinx exemplifies what this award stands for—leaders who prioritize safety in every facet of their operations. Congratulations to Metrolinx, as well as the excellence awardees in this category, for this well-deserved recognition.” 

DriverCheck has been a long-standing advocate for workplace health and safety in Canada, partnering with businesses across the country to provide drug and alcohol testing and other occupational health services. The award highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting safety-conscious employers in a wide range of industries, including public transportation. 

Canada’s Safest Employers Awards, now in its 14th year, recognize the efforts of employers across multiple sectors in promoting and maintaining the highest standards of workplace safety. This year’s event featured awards in 20 categories, spanning industries such as construction, logistics, mining, and manufacturing. 

For more information about DriverCheck and the Canada’s Safest Employers Awards, please visit DriverCheck.ca and safestemployers.com. 

ABOUT DRIVERCHECK 

Founded in 1996, DriverCheck is Canada’s Fitness for Duty expert and the country’s leading provider of workplace medical testing and assessments. With a network of more than 1,200 clinics across the country and a team of medical professionals, DriverCheck serves thousands of employers in a variety of safety-sensitive industries including transportation, oil and gas, aviation, rail, mining, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and forestry. Each year, DriverCheck conducts hundreds of thousands of on-site and clinic-based medical tests and provides a wide variety of occupational health and fitness-for-duty services, including drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment medicals, physical abilities tests, regulated medical surveillance testing and medical cannabis reviews. In addition, DriverCheck provides onsite medical staffing solutions for employers across Canada. Learn more about DriverCheck’s solutions to build a healthier and safer world at DriverCheck.ca. 

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