Manager Unit

Purolator; Prince George; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Purolator's Prince George depot is seeking a Unit Manager to oversee the day-to-day terminal and regional operations, leading a team to meet safety, service, and productivity goals while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Based in Prince George, the role is full-time and Monday to Friday, with flexibility for operational needs. You will coach, develop, and manage performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams and traveling to sub-depots as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a management role.
• Experience in transportation or logistics is preferred.
• Experience in a unionized environment is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse and delivery operations of Prince George and surrounding depots.
• Lead a team of unionized employees and Owner Operators.
• Drive safety, service, and productivity goals for the operation.
• Develop and coach staff and implement policy, procedure or programs.
• Complete a variety of reports and travel as required.

Skills

Leadership

Union experience

People management

Safety focus

Operations management

Job description

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Manager Unit - Prince George

Date: 10 Sept 2026

Location: Prince George, British Columbia, CA, V2L 2Y8

Work Location Type: Management

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As a Unit Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the terminal and regional operations, leading employees to achieve safety, service, and productivity goals while delivering an exceptional experience for our customers and supporting the development of your team. This full-time, permanent position is based out of our Prince George depot and operating hours are Monday to Friday. Flexibility may be required to meet operational requirements.

Description

• Manage and supervise warehouse and delivery operations of the Prince George and surrounding depots in Northern BC.
• Manage a group of unionized employees and Owner Operators.
• 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.
• Improve operational standards through reviews of employee performance, coaching, counseling and recognition.
• Responsible for communicating and implementing policy, procedure or programs.
• Responsible for completing a variety of reports and documents.
• Travel may be required to sub-depots or other locations, as required.
• All other related and assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies and consistently demonstrates our core competencies of communication, innovation, change management, relationship building and leadership.
• 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.

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a management role
• Transportation industry experience is considered a strong asset
• Experience working in a unionized environment is considered a strong asset
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams while fostering a positive team environment

Language Requirement: There are no language requirements for this position.

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 441 - Prince George
Working Conditions: Office Environment; On the Road; Outdoors; Warehouse Environment

Reports to: Senior Manager Operations

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