Logistics Coordinator - Transload

The Sutherland Group of Companies; Trail; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health, dental and vision

Life and travel insurance

Wellness and paramedical support

Employee assistance program

Generous pension matching

Referral bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Logistics Coordinator, Transload at Sutco Transportation supports efficient movement of products through the Waneta Transload facility. You will coordinate railcar supply, train building, sequencing, scheduling, inventory tracking, and customer communication in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Collaborating with operations, rail carriers, customers, vendors, and site personnel, you’ll ensure safety, accuracy, and compliance while maintaining records and delivering high-quality service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in Business, Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, or Operations is an asset.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, dispatching, transload, warehousing, shipping and receiving, administration, customer service, or related operational environment.
• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills; ability to collaborate with customers, rail partners, vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize multiple competing demands while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with initiative and self-motivation.
• Excellent attention to detail, data accuracy, documentation, and administrative skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using dispatch, logistics, ERP, inventory management, or other operational systems.
• Familiarity with inventory control, shipment tracking, rail operations, transload activities, or industrial operations is an asset.
• Adaptable, dependable, and accountable; able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily rail transload activities, including train building and sequencing at the Waneta facility.
• Order, track, and manage railcar supply and inventory to align with production, shipping, and customer requirements.
• Schedule and communicate loading, unloading, and transfer activities with customers, operators, and site personnel.
• Monitor operational activities and communicate schedule changes, delays, and priorities to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, inventory movements, railcar activity, and operational data.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound product movement to ensure efficient utilization of resources and equipment.
• Monitor railcar status, dwell times, and yard/track capacity; communicate delays or priority changes to stakeholders.
• Assist with customer communication regarding shipment status, scheduling, and service requirements.
• Prepare and maintain operational documentation, reports, and tracking records.
• Support inventory tracking and reconciliation activities to ensure accurate material accountability.
• Work closely with site operations personnel to support workflow planning and operational efficiency.
• Assist in identifying and resolving operational issues to minimize service disruptions.
• Support compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a safe, professional, and customer-focused work environment.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Customer service

Communication

Relationship-building

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in Business/Logistics/Transportation/Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

Dispatch software

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Logistics Coordinator, Transload supports the efficient movement of products through the Waneta Transload facility by coordinating railcar supply, train building and sequencing, shipment scheduling, inventory tracking, and customer communication. Working closely with Operations, rail carriers, customers, vendors, and site personnel, this role helps ensure rail and transload activities are executed safely, efficiently, and accurately while maintaining operational records, supporting compliance requirements, and delivering a high level of customer service in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Why Join the Sutco?

• Diverse career opportunities across transportation, logistics, industrial services, and construction

• Competitive pay, comprehensive rewards, and benefits

• Opportunities to build a long-term career, not just a job

• A collaborative culture built on safety, respect, and transparency

• Meaningful work that supports the success of multiple businesses and teams

• Local roots and proud supporters of the communities where we live and work

Compensation & Schedule

$22.00 per hour

Compensation will be paid in accordance with the applicable rate for this position. Additional premiums, allowances, and benefits may apply.

Schedule: During the training and onboarding period, the schedule will be Monday to Friday. Upon successful completion of training, the regular schedule will transition to Friday through Tuesday.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily rail transload activities, including train building and sequencing at the Waneta facility.

• Order, track, and manage railcar supply and inventory to align with production, shipping, and customer requirements.

• Schedule and communicate loading, unloading, and transfer activities with customers, operators, and site personnel.

• Monitor operational activities and communicate schedule changes, delays, and priorities to stakeholders.

• Maintain accurate records of shipments, inventory movements, railcar activity, and operational data.

• Coordinate inbound and outbound product movement to ensure efficient utilization of resources and equipment.

• Monitor railcar status, dwell times, and yard/track capacity; proactively communicate delays, constraints, or priority changes to stakeholders.

• Assist with customer communication regarding shipment status, scheduling, and service requirements.

• Prepare and maintain operational documentation, reports, and tracking records.

• Support inventory tracking and reconciliation activities to ensure accurate material accountability.

• Work closely with site operations personnel to support workflow planning and operational efficiency.

• Assist in identifying and resolving operational issues to minimize service disruptions.

• Support compliance with company policies, customer requirements, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Promote a safe, professional, and customer-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in Business, Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field is an asset.

• Experience in logistics, transportation, dispatching, transload, warehousing, shipping and receiving, administration, customer service, or a related operational environment.

• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, rail partners, vendors, contractors, and internal teams.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize multiple competing demands while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities, with a high level of initiative and self-motivation.

• Excellent attention to detail, data accuracy, documentation, and administrative skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using dispatch, logistics, ERP, inventory management, or other operational systems.

• Familiarity with inventory control, shipment tracking, rail operations, transload activities, or industrial operations is considered an asset.

• Adaptable, dependable, and accountable, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Benefits & Total Rewards

• Extended health, dental and vision

• Life and travel insurance coverages

• Comprehensive wellness and paramedical support

• Employee assistance program

• Generous pension matching

• Referral bonus opportunities

About Sutco Transportation

Sutco Transportation is a leading transportation and logistics provider serving the forestry, mining, and industrial sectors across North America, recognized for its commitment to safety, innovation, and service excellence. Sutco provides an industry-leading level of professionalism, aimed at meeting the satisfaction, safety and success of our business partners and Team Members.

Recognized as a Top Fleet Employer, Top Fleet of Distinction and Premium Carrier, Sutco is a leader in safety, innovation and sustainability.

About Sutherland Group

The Sutherland Group is a family of companies operating across transportation, construction, forestry, environmental, mining, marine, and industrial services. For 30 years, we have invested in our people, supported career growth, and delivered exceptional work for our customers and communities.

Join the Team

Ready to build your career with a team that lives its values every day? We seek people who are Curious & Adaptable, Trustworthy, Humbly Confident, Better Together, and ready to Make It Happen. We'd love to hear from you.

Different perspectives build better teams. The Sutherland Group of Companies is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from any protected basis such as persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America and any other basis under applicable law. If you require any accommodation at any point during the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources team at 778-754-4021.