Transportation Coordinator

Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Calgary is seeking a Transportation Coordinator for a 3-month contract to support cross-border transportation operations. The ideal candidate will manage customs clearance, reconcile documentation, and support dispatch functions as needed. This role requires 1-3 years of relevant experience and familiarity with ACE/ACI processes. Competitive pay at $23/hour offered, with opportunities for contract extension based on business needs.

Benefits

Pay rate $23/hour

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Opportunity for permanent extension

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or customs-related roles.
• Familiarity with ACE/ACI processes and willingness to learn Border Connect.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, track, and reconcile Proof of Delivery (POD) for shipments.
• Manage customs and broker clearance requirements for the fleet.
• Create and transmit ACE/ACI entries using Border Connect.

Skills

Customs clearance processes

Administrative capabilities

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Coordination skills

Tools

Border Connect

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Kelly is hiring!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Transportation Coordinator for a 3 month contract (possible extension based on business need) to support cross-border and domestic transportation operations. This role is critical in ensuring timely customs clearance, accurate documentation management, and overall compliance with transportation and customs regulations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in customs clearance processes, strong administrative capabilities, and the flexibility to support dispatch functions during holidays as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proof of Delivery (POD) Reconciliation: Monitor, track, and reconcile PODs for all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Customs Coordination: Act as the main customs clerk, managing all customs and broker clearance requirements for the fleet.
• ACE/ACI Transmission: Create and transmit electronic ACE/ACI entries using Border Connect or similar systems.
• Documentation Handling:
• Send customs documents to assigned brokers for clearance.
• Manage the opening and closing of T&E Bonds.
• Ensure compliance with all cross-border transportation regulations.
• Dispatch Support: Provide holiday coverage for dispatch functions as required, ensuring continuity of operations.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or customs-related roles
• Familiarity with ACE/ACI processes and use of Border Connect (or willingness to learn)
• Understanding of Canadian and U.S. customs procedures and T&E Bond processes
• Strong attention to detail and document accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook and Excel)
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Customs Clerk, Transportation Coordinator, or similar role
• Experience supporting dispatch teams or transportation operations
• Knowledge of customs broker communications and logistics documentation standards

What’s in it for YOU:

• Pay rate $23/hour + vacation pay
• Full time contract with opportunity of permanent extension based on business need
• Weekly pay via direct deposit

Why Kelly®?

As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly®

At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.