Manager Sort

Purolator Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Purolator Inc. in Edmonton South is hiring a Sort Manager to lead operations and drive team performance in a dynamic logistics environment.

Reporting to the District Manager, you will supervise a unionized workforce, ensure safety and quality standards, and collaborate across sites to meet delivery promises for customers while supporting a positive workplace culture. Join a national leader that values employees and community, with opportunities for career development and a competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent in logistics or related field.
• Experience in courier/transport preferred.
• Ability to manage unionized workforce and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise operations.
• Lead a group of unionized employees.
• Create a positive work environment and motivate the team.
• Achieve objectives on the operational scorecard.
• Oversee performance and coaching of team members.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and ISO guidelines.
• Complete reports and support policy implementation.
• Hire, train and manage staff as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Professional image

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®.

Sort Manager - Edmonton South

Open up to the Possibilities!

At Purolator, you’ll be proud knowing you’re working for a Canadian company that truly values its employees and its community. This is an exciting and evolving industry and we’re leading the change as we strive to deliver the future. Here you will be empowered to help move the business forward. Each and every day. Are you open to the possibilities?

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®.

As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.

Sort Manager - Edmonton South

Open up to the Possibilities!

At Purolator, you’ll be proud knowing you’re working for a Canadian company that truly values its employees and its community. This is an exciting and evolving industry and we’re leading the change as we strive to deliver the future. Here you will be empowered to help move the business forward. Each and every day. Are you open to the possibilities?

Since its establishment in 1960, Purolator has become Canada’s leading integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider. Our team operates under a strong set of corporate values that guide us in all we do for our employees. Purolator is an employer committed to offering our employees rewarding work with opportunities for collaboration and career development. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes a Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefits Package and Pension Plan, an Employee Family Assistance Program, Employee Shared Ownership Program and Employee Discounts.

We believe that developing a winning team of employees is critical to achieving our vision of making Canada stronger by delivering our customers’ promises. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a national organization that plays a meaningful role in the lives of all Canadians.

Description

Workplace Environment:

Onsite

This role will sit in the following location:

Edmonton South - 3104 97 Street, Edmonton AB

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 37.5 weekly hours - Monday to Friday (primarily, though weekend work is sometimes required). Schedule to be determined, but evening work is required. There also may be a need to work a reasonable number of additional hours beyond normal weekly hours to meet deliverable deadlines as required.

Reporting to the District Manager, the Unit Manager will exemplify and consistently demonstrate our core competencies of communication, innovation, change management, relationship building and leadership. The Unit Manager manages a group of unionized operations employees to deliver on the company's promises.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise operations
• Manage a group of unionized employees
• Create a positive work environment, building employee loyalty and a team atmosphere
• Responsible for achieving objectives as outlined in the operational scorecard
• Responsible for managing performance of employees as per operational standards and indices
• Improvement of operational standards through reviews of employee performance, coaching, training, counseling and recognition.
• Responsible for communicating and implementing policy, procedure or programs.
• Responsible for completing a variety of reports and documents.
• All other related and assigned duties

Additional Responsibilities

• Responsible for hiring, training and managing the performance of unionized employees as per operational standards to meet all operational expectations.
• Responsible for completing a variety of reports and documentation of the daily operations and must be able to multitask in a fast-paced time sensitive environment.
• Maintain and exceed operational objectives of performance in customer service, ISO Compliance and Health and Safety Procedures. As well as maintain a safe work environment for all.
• Create a positive work environment, building employee loyalty and a team atmosphere.
• Improve operational standards through reviews of employee performance, coaching, counseling and recognition.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Post secondary education and/or 2 years experience in the courier and/or transportation industry preferred

Experience

• Energetic Leader with strong motivation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate a wide variety of duties and responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Present a professional and positive image.
• Exemplifies and consistently demonstrates our core competencies of communication, innovation, change management, relationship building and leadership.

Language Requirement:

Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS

Location:

493 - Edmonton South

Working Conditions:

Office Environment; On the Road; Warehouse Environment

Reports to:

Manager District

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster.

Personal information is used solely for recruitment and managed in accordance with privacy legislation. For AI-related inquiries only, contact [e-mail].

We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive.

Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at www.purolator.com.