logistics lead

Government of Canada - Western; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental organization is seeking an administrative professional to ensure smooth operations within the transportation sector. The ideal candidate will manage tasks such as compiling orders and dispatching personnel, while providing top-notch customer service. Candidates should hold a secondary school graduation certificate and be proficient in various Microsoft Office tools. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced office environment preferred.
• Ability to handle up to 23 kg (50 lbs) of weight.
• Experience with customer service and providing client-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Compile orders and instructions received from customers.
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders.
• Perform general office duties and provide customer service.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Internet

MS Windows

Adobe Acrobat Reader

MS Office

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Transportation
• Freight forwarding
• Private sector

Responsibilities Tasks

• Compile orders and instructions received from customers
• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Monitor personnel workloads and locations
• Perform general office duties
• Provide customer service
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
• Keep track of shipments

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• MS Outlook
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Office

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Values and ethics
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Analytical
• Proactive

Benefits Other benefits

• Other benefits