Assistant Yard Director

Patrick Morin; Carleton Place; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials company in Ontario is seeking an Assistant Yard Director to enhance customer satisfaction and oversee operations in the absence of the Director. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in Office software. This role offers competitive benefits including training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Birthday leave

Modular group insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Registered Employer-Contributed Retirement Savings Plan

Training program upon hiring

20% employee discount

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position.
• Relevant experience in logistics and transportation management.
• Knowledge of MTO’s loading and stowage rules.

Responsibilities

• Maximize customer experience, sales performance, and profitability.
• Ensure sound operation of the lumber yard.
• Manage customer service and human resources in the absence of the Director.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Tools

Office suite

Ogasys software

Job description

Like a sports team, each role contributes to the success of the company. The Assistant Yard Director acts as a team leader and contributes to the company's reputation through customer satisfaction.

Job summary

The Assistant Yard Director contributes to the success of the company by maximizing customer experience, sales performance and profitability. He is responsible for the sound operation of the lumber yard, in accordance with the company's vision, mission and values. He ensures the sound management of the entire branch in the absence of the Director in connection with the management of customer service, human resources, operations and budgets.

Desired profile

Skills

• Demonstrate leadership, rigor and integrity;
• Be an excellent communicator and have negotiation and persuasion skills;
• Excellent listening and analytical skills.

Knowledge and training requirements

• Proficiency in the Office suite;
• Have a good knowledge of the company's sector of activity;
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position;
• Have relevant experience in logistics;
• Have relevant experience in transportation and delivery management;
• Be aware of the MTO’s loading and stowage rules;
• Experience in merchandising (an asset);
• Knowledge of Ogasys software (an asset).

Working conditions

• Salary offered according to experience and internal equity;
• Day and weekend work schedule;
• Standing work environment, indoors and outdoors.

Benefits of working at Bonhomme / ByTown

• A pleasant work environment;
• Pride in working in a well‑established and expanding company;
• Birthday leave with pay and personal leave;
• Modular group insurance plan including dental and vision care;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Telemedicine;
• Registered Employer‑Contributed Retirement Savings Plan (DPSP)
• Training program upon hiring;
• Career progression;
• Bonus program;
• Organized social activities;
• 20% employee discount valid at all Bonhomme / ByTown / Patrick Morin stores and other exclusive discounts.
• Some benefits on this list apply to full‑time permanent positions only. The benefits that apply to this specific type of position will be presented to you during the interview.

Bonhomme / ByTown

A story of trust and growth

Recently acquired by Patrick Morin, Bonhomme is a regional leader in building materials, with 4 branches in the Outaouais and Ontario regions. Founded in 1898, the company stands out for its customer service, recognized expertise and family values passed down for four generations. Join a dynamic team at the heart of a growing company!

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