Manager, Transportation Operations

Canada Cartage; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian logistics provider is seeking a Manager, Transportation Operations in Mississauga, Ontario. The successful candidate will oversee dispatchers and drivers, ensuring safe and timely deliveries. Key responsibilities include managing operational challenges, planning staff schedules, and maintaining service standards. Qualifications include 3-5 years of experience in transportation operations, a college diploma, and leadership skills. This role offers a supportive company culture and numerous perks.

Benefits

Discounted hotels

Car rentals

Entertainment

Gym memberships

Phone plans

Electronics discounts

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in transportation operations, dispatch management or related roles.
• Direct experience with staff scheduling in a variable work volume environment.
• Transportation industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations team including dispatchers, drivers, and supporting staff.
• Coordinate the flow of inbound and outbound freight.
• Monitor service levels and operational performance.

Skills

Transportation operations experience

Dispatch management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

College diploma

Tools

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Why you’ll love Canada Cartage

An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross‑docks, and distribution centres, we are one of Canada’s largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.

We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with Canadian leading brands. Canada Cartage is deep rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered and high performance is championed. A recognised thought leader founded in 1914, Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.

Position Summary

The Manager, Transportation Operations oversees all the activities of the operations team, including dispatchers, drivers, and supporting staff, to ensure the safe, efficient and timely delivery of all shipments. This role provides leadership, guidance and operational oversight to ensure all transportation activities are executed accurately, safely, and in alignment with company objectives and customer expectations.

The position manages real‑time operational challenges such as breakdowns, accidents, or call‑ins while maintaining service continuity and supporting overall regional transportation performance.

Location & Shift

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Dayshift: Dayshift, Monday to Friday

What you will do

• Providing supervision and leadership to the dispatch team, including planning and assigning daily workloads to ensure efficient execution of deliveries.
• Coordinate the flow of inbound and outbound freight, maintaining awareness of daily priorities and weekly transportation targets.
• Recruit, train, coach and develop team members, ensuring the ongoing growth of skills and performance of the dispatch team.
• Plan and schedule staff across all shifts to ensure 24‑hour coverage, aligning resources with volume requirements and service standards.
• Assist dispatchers or front‑line supervisors in troubleshooting and resolving day‑to‑day issues and activities.
• Monitor service levels and operational performance to ensure customer expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
• Review weekly reports and adjust resources required to meet all KPI's.
• Ensure all required skills training is in place based on the requirements of each customer.
• Act as primary operations point person for any billing/payroll issues for accounts within their area of responsibility.

What You’ll Bring

• 3‑5 years of experience in transportation operations, dispatch management or related roles.
• Transportation industry experience.
• College diploma.
• Excellent leadership and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks.
• Direct experience with staff scheduling in a variable work volume environment.
• MS Office proficiency necessary.

Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of transportation cargo claims, transportation laws, and risk management.
• Awareness of Highway Traffic Act, including hours of service, TDG, weight restrictions etc.
• Strong understanding of transportation management systems.
• MS Office proficiency necessary.

Why people love working for Canada Cartage

• Cohesive team and a positive, hard‑working atmosphere.
• Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
• Company‑wide recognition initiatives designed to recognise employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
• Perks – discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few.
• Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver‑appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
• We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
• We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.

We are a top employer!

• Canada Cartage has been recognised on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for six straight years in a row.
• Trucking HR has announced that Canada Cartage has again been selected for the 8th year in a row, as one of Canada’s Top Fleet Employers. In addition, we have been recognised as an Employer of Distinction for the 4th year in a row. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage’s reputation as an employer of high quality.
• We’ve been acknowledged by Forbes 2023, as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity.

Come work with an industry leader!

Canada Cartage is committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). We are determined to meet the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA at any point in your application or employment duration, please let us know.

We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

Committed to employment equity, Canada Cartage Systems LP encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups, and women.