February 24, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – DriverCheck Inc., Canada’s leading provider of drug and alcohol testing and occupational health services, is proud to sponsor the DriverCheck Award for Canada’s Safest Public Transportation Employer for the third consecutive year. The award will be presented at the 16th Annual Canada’s Safest Employers Awards, presented by Key Media, publisher of Canadian Occupational Safety magazine, on October 22, 2026, in Toronto.

Now in its third year, the DriverCheck Award for Canada’s Safest Public Transportation Employer recognizes Canadian public transit employers that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to protecting the health and safety of employees and the communities they serve. Nominees are evaluated on their proactive safety programs, strong safety culture, and measurable efforts to safeguard workers and passengers.

“Public transportation plays a vital role in connecting communities across Canada,” said Maggie Dunnett, President of DriverCheck. “For 30 years, DriverCheck has partnered with transportation companies and other safety sensitive organizations to create a healthier and safer world, so we are very proud to be celebrating transit companies that set the standard for safety excellence.”

Past Winners of the DriverCheck Award for Canada’s Safest Public Transportation Employer:

These past winners were chosen for their exceptional safety practices, dedication to employee well-being, and proactive measures to ensure public safety across their operations

2025: Jazz Aviation

2024: Metrolinx

The 16th Annual Canada’s Safest Employers Awards will feature 20 award categories recognizing organizations across a range of safety-sensitive industries including construction, logistics, mining, manufacturing, utilities, and public transportation.

Nominations are open from February 23, to May 8, 2026. To submit a nomination, visit: safestemployers.com/nominate

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 and regulatory experts, 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 on-site medical staffing solutions for employers across Canada. Learn more about DriverCheck’s solutions to build a healthier and safer world at DriverCheck.ca 