Transportation Coordinator

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

Job summary

Altis is seeking a detail-oriented Transportation Coordinator to join a leading Canadian retail organization. You will coordinate carrier capacity, manage shipment plans, and serve as a key contact for transportation partners across Canada.

This 1-year contract role offers hybrid work (4 days on-site) in Mississauga, ON or Calgary, AB, with compensation based on English or bilingual proficiency and strong analytic tools experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipments and secure transportation capacity with third-party carriers to support timely deliveries.
• Build and adjust transportation plans based on changing 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, primarily through 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

Communication skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Multitasking

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.

Strong potential contract extension.

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.

Why Partner with Altis

All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.