Transportation Coordinator

Altis; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis is seeking a Transportation Coordinator in Mississauga or Calgary with strong English communication skills for a 1-year contract. The role is hybrid, with 4 days on-site.

You will coordinate carrier capacity, manage shipment plans, and act as the main contact for transportation partners across Canada. Responsibilities include monitoring deliveries, updating plans as volumes change, and reporting using Excel, Power BI, and ServiceNow.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, freight coordination, or a related environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; B2B customer service experience is a plus.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency with data, formulas, and PivotTables.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Post-secondary education in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipments and secure transportation capacity with third-party carriers to support timely deliveries.
• Build and adjust transportation plans based on shipment volumes, priorities, and operational requirements.
• Proactively monitor deliveries, follow up with carriers, and resolve service issues raised by stores and distribution centres.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with carriers and internal stakeholders, mainly via email.
• Use transportation systems, Excel, Power BI, and ServiceNow to track activities, review performance, and support reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency, service reliability, and operational processes.

Skills

Transportation coordination

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

B2B customer service

Education

Post-secondary education in Business / Logistics / Supply Chain / Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ServiceNow

Job description

Location: Mississauga, ON or Calgary, AB (hybrid, 4 days on-site)

Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills required. French is an asset.

Duration: 1-year contract, with potential for extension

Compensation: $25.00–$26.50/hour (English-speaking); $27.00–$28.85/hour (bilingual English/French)

Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check and professional references

About the Opportunity

Are you a detail-oriented transportation professional who thrives on keeping things moving? We're looking for a Transportation Coordinator to join a collaborative team within a leading Canadian retail organization, helping ensure products reach their destinations efficiently and on time.

In this role, you'll coordinate carrier capacity, manage shipment plans, and serve as a key point of contact for transportation partners across Canada. You'll play an important part in keeping operations running smoothly while delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.

What's In It for You

• Join a supportive, experienced transportation team that values collaboration and problem-solving.
• Gain exposure to a large-scale national transportation network and opportunities to strengthen your analytical and logistics expertise.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll coordinate daily shipments and secure transportation capacity with third-party carriers to support timely deliveries.
• You’ll build and adjust transportation plans based on changing shipment volumes, priorities, and operational requirements.
• You’ll proactively monitor deliveries, follow up with carriers, and resolve service issues raised by stores and distribution centres.
• You’ll maintain clear, professional communication with carriers and internal stakeholders, primarily through email.
• You’ll use transportation systems, Excel, Power BI, and ServiceNow to track activities, review performance, and support reporting.
• You’ll identify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency, service reliability, and operational processes.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, freight coordination, or a related environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with B2B customer service experience considered a strong asset.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency, including working with data, formulas, and PivotTables.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Post-secondary education in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.