transportation logistics coordinator

Government of Canada - Western; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Edmonton is seeking a skilled logistics coordinator to manage operational logistics and provide excellent customer service. Candidates must have 2-3 years of experience and be proficient in MS Office tools. The role requires on-site work with no remote option, and offers benefits like mileage compensation and free parking.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Free parking available

On-site recreation and activities

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Knowledge of load planning and trucking service experience.

Responsibilities

• Compile orders and instructions from customers.
• Track and complete work orders.
• Organize warehouse and work areas.
• Prepare and maintain progress reports.
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Project management

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Transportation
• Head office

Responsibilities Tasks

• Compile orders and instructions received from customers
• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
• Track and complete work orders
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Monitor personnel workloads and locations
• Organize warehouse and work areas
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Project management
• Provide customer service
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Office

Type of experience

• Load planning

Service experience

• Trucking

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Judgement

Benefits Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available