Experienced workforce development leader brings 25 years of expertise in employer partnerships, skills development and national collaboration
OTTAWA, ON (October 19, 2026) – Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristine Dawson, MBA, as Vice-President of the Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance, a new national initiative focused on strengthening workforce development across Canada’s transportation and supply chain sectors.
Established under the leadership of Trucking HR Canada, in partnership with CIFFA, the Alliance brings together employers, industry associations, labour organizations, educators, and other stakeholders across road, rail, marine, air cargo, and logistics to address shared workforce challenges and advance coordinated, employer-led solutions.
“We are delighted to welcome Kristine to our team,” said Angela Splinter, President and CEO of Trucking HR Canada. “The Alliance represents an important step forward in how we address workforce challenges across Canada’s interconnected transportation and supply chain sectors. Kristine brings valuable experience in building partnerships and delivering complex workforce initiatives. She will play an important role in translating our shared vision into meaningful results for industry.”
“The Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance represents an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration across our sectors,” said Bruce Rodgers, Executive Director, CIFFA. “We welcome Kristine to her new role and look forward to working with her and the Trucking HR Canada team to bring industry perspectives together and advance practical workforce solutions that support Canada’s supply chain.”
Dawson brings more than 25 years of experience in workforce development, employer engagement, skills development, and national collaboration. Most recently, she served as Associate Vice-President, Experiential Learning and Innovation at Algonquin College, where she oversaw a broad portfolio including applied research, co-operative education, career services, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning.
Throughout her career, Dawson has developed strong partnerships among employers, educators, government, and industry, with a proven record of translating strategic priorities into practical programs. She also served as President of Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada, where she helped advance national collaboration on workforce development and work-integrated learning.
In her new role, Dawson will oversee the implementation of the Alliance’s national priorities, working closely with Trucking HR Canada’s leadership, CIFFA, and industry partners to strengthen labour market intelligence, identify emerging workforce and skills needs, and advance practical solutions that support Canada’s transportation and supply chain sectors.
The Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance is supported by the Government of Canada.
About Trucking HR Canada
Trucking HR Canada is the national workforce development organization for Canada’s trucking and logistics sector. Through labour market intelligence, HR leadership, skills development, and industry collaboration, THRC works with employers and partners to build a skilled, competitive, and sustainable workforce.
About the Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance
The Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance is a national, employer-led initiative bringing together partners across road, rail, marine, air cargo and logistics to address shared workforce challenges. Led by Trucking HR Canada in partnership with CIFFA, the Alliance focuses on strengthening workforce intelligence, advancing collaborative solutions and supporting the long-term competitiveness and resilience of Canada’s transportation and supply chain sectors. Find out more about the Alliance..
Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is the national, non-profit workforce development organization for Canada’s trucking and logistics sector. Established in 2012, THRC is the recognized authority on workforce strategy for the industry, providing labour market intelligence, workforce research, skills development initiatives, occupational standards, training resources and evidence-based human resource solutions.
Working closely with employers, industry associations, governments, educators and workforce stakeholders, THRC supports a sector that employs nearly 800,000 Canadians and plays a critical role in Canada’s supply chain.
Media contact: comms@truckinghr.com
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