Logistics Student

Bison Transport Inc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Extracurricular sports teams

CSR and charitable giving

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Bison Transport Inc. is seeking a highly energetic co‑op student to join our Logistics team this summer in Mississauga.

You will gain hands‑on experience in the brokerage arm, tracking shipments, supporting brokers, and maintaining clear communication with drivers and internal stakeholders. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Commerce/Management/Business degree, with exceptional customer service, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Enroll in an 8‑month co‑op program and join from May to December 2026.
• Currently enrolled in a Commerce, Management or Business Administration degree.
• Exceptional customer service skills; internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Track shipments in real‑time using GPS and other tools.
• Assist brokers and brokerage staff with day‑to‑day tasks.
• Contact drivers and dispatch by phone for status updates.
• Monitor events in operating systems and escalate delays.
• Process shipment updates and provide proactive status to stakeholders.
• Respond to inquiries and record information in systems.
• Troubleshoot as required and perform other duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Sales aptitude

Independence

Team player

Attention to detail

MS Office

Learning mindset

Education

Co‑op program (8 months)

Commerce/Management/BA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are currently recruiting an energetic, results-focused post‑secondary student to join our team this summer! This position offers an opportunity to gain experience and to learn about our Logistics team, our Company and the transportation Industry. The Logistics department is a fast‑growing brokerage arm of Bison Transport that builds Bison’s network across North America by developing strong relationships with our partner carriers.

Responsibilities

• Track shipments in real‑time using tools such as GPS.
• Assist brokers and brokerage staff with day‑to‑day responsibilities.
• Contact drivers and dispatch by phone to confirm status updates.
• Monitor and update events such as arrivals and departures in various operating systems.
• Identify delays or route deviations and escalati;n as needed.
• Process shipment updates received from various sources.
• Provide proactive shipment status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to inquiries for information from various sources.
• Record information in various operating systems.
• Troubleshoot as required.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

• Must be enrolled in an 8‑month co‑op program and able to join us from May to December 2026.
• Currently enrolled in a Commerce, Management or Business Administration degree, your record should reflect balanced achievement in academics and practical experience.
• Exceptional customer service skills; embraces the concept of both the internal and external customer.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong sales aptitude, including the ability to influence, negotiate, and build value‑based relationships.
• The ability to work independently and work effectively as a team player.
• Results orientation, ownership mindset, solutions outlook, and integrity Ability to quickly establish working relationships and effectively transition through assignments.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-task, deadline orientated, high volume and fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office and the ability to learn complex programs.
• Desire to pursue continuous learning activities is also considered a strong asset.

Key Details

• Full‑time in office availability from January 2027 (Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 for either 4, 8 or 12mos term), with the potential for flexible part‑time hours during the school year.
• These positions often lead to full‑time employment opportunities after graduation.
• Start date: January 2027.

Why Bison

• Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
• Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work‑life balance
• Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
• Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams

About Bison

• Celebrating over 50 years in Business
• Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
• Committed to environmental sustainability

Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. Background and suitability for a career in Transportation is wide ranging. Some of our brightest people have joined us with no previous “trucking” experience. We always say we work in the “people business”. So, whether you have a background in the airline, automotive, retail or hospitality industries, to name a few, your experience is valuable and we are bound to find many transferrable skills. We are ready to welcome exceptional, high potential contributors who aspire to lead people and processes in the pursuit of service excellence in a highly dynamic and collaborative environment. We seek team players who are eager to learn our business from the ground up, are able to demonstrate a track record of strong performance and possess a sincere interest in growing their careers in the transportation arena. We seek top notch communicators who adopt a driver of change mindset of “how can we be better, do better and get better results”.