Logistics Specialist Junior

Norsat; Aurora; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP program

Professional development fund

Employee Referral Program

On-site parking & GO Train access

Aurora office location in greenery

Job summary

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc., seeks a skilled Logistics Specialist to manage day-to-day logistics operations in Aurora, ON. You will handle multimodal shipments, prepare documentation, and ensure customs compliance while coordinating across departments.

Strong communication, ERP and MS Office proficiency are required. The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in supply chain/business with 5+ years in logistics.
• Knowledge of incoterms, import/export regs and carrier management.
• Knowledge of ISO requirements and related laws.
• Able to work with limited supervision and manage multiple processes.
• Strong organizational, detail-oriented and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Arrange export/import shipments by multimodal transport per Incoterms.
• Prepare shipping documents: invoices, packing slips, BOLs, origin certificates.
• Ensure compliance with customs acts; submit export declarations.
• Provide cost estimates for movement of goods to destinations.
• Coordinate flow of work between departments per schedule.
• Identify and address issues; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain logs and records; plan shipments and stock.
• Utilize logistics IT to optimize procedures.

Skills

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Incoterms knowledge

Regulatory knowledge (ISO)

Multitasking

MS Office

ERP (Dynamics)

Education

Supply chain/business degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

MS Office

Job description

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of antenna and RF signal conditioning products, systems, and coverage solutions. Sinclair products are used extensively in public safety and private industry communication networks, such as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance, and military), transportation, natural resources, and utilities. We have over 70 years of industry-leading expertise in all aspects of antenna and RF signal conditioning design and manufacturing. With a strong focus on R&D, we continue to expand our product offerings and offer industry-leading technical solutions.

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Sinclair. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

Reports to: Shipping & Receiving Team Lead

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $25.00

In this role, the Logistics Specialist works in a team environment with the principal objective of creating and maintaining an efficient day-to-day Logistics Service to the customers. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, great record-keeping abilities and customer focus. A team player who has excellent communication and negotiation skills, also well-versed in supply chain management principles and practices.

What You’ll Do:

• Arrange export and import of shipments by various multimodal transports (Air, Ocean, Road and Rail) to/from various overseas destinations based on Incoterms.
• Create and prepare shipping documents including Commercial Invoices, Packing slips, BOLs, Country of Origin certificate.
• Responsible for compliance with Customs Acts and regulations, Submit CERS Export declarations (B-13) for commercial goods per Customs Act.
• Provide cost estimates on request to internal end users, for movement of goods to domestic /overseas destinations based upon use of appropriate carrier and modes of transport (Air, Ocean, Road and Rail).
• Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments per shipment schedule.
• Identify, analyze, and manage potential and actual issues and risks, take corrective action by tackling day-to-day issues.
• Ensure premises, assets and communication ways are used effectively.
• Utilize logistics IT to optimize procedures.
• Supervise orders and arrange stocking of raw materials and equipment to ensure they meet needs.
• Plan and track the shipment of final products according to customer requirements.
• Keep logs and records of warehouse stock, executed orders etc.
• Prepare accurate reports for management review and internal risk control.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Diploma or Degree from an accredited university or college in supply chain/business, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in logistics function.
• Must have working knowledge of incoterms and import/export regulations (e.g., Tariff Classification; Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, B13, etc.) and carrier management.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ISO requirements.
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes.
• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities
• A strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in MS office such as Excel, Word, and Outlook etc.
• Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of logistics and ERP software like Microsoft Dynamic.

What We Offer:

• RRSP program
• Job related professional development fund for designations and accreditations.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Plenty of on-site parking & a 5-minute walk to GO Train station.
• Office located in a serene location full of greenery in Aurora, ON
• Employee events & initiatives.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a foreign national holding a valid Work Permit or specific authorization like a study permit with off-campus work permission, a temporary resident permit, or be part of special programs. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist in work authorization.

The Company’s recruitment platform relies on artificial intelligence and machine learning to establish a Profile Relevancy score based on an initial comparison of an applicant’s education, experience, and skills against the education, experience, and skills requirements in the job description. This is one of many factors that the recruitment team will review in making interview decisions; there are no cut-off scores, and all applications remain visible to the recruitment team.

Candidates may choose to opt out from this review in which case their score will be listed as “Not Available”.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.