transportation manager

Government of Canada - Central; Bolton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee transportation operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, experience in logistics management, and a college education. Responsibilities include monitoring performance, planning operations, recruiting staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in logistics or operations management.
• Education at the college level (CEGEP).
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor department’s performance and organize daily operations.
• Recruit and train staff, oversee transportation and storage policies.
• Prepare management reports and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Access

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Monitor department’s performance
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Plan for changes to schedules and policies
• Prepare reports for senior management
• Recruit staff
• Train staff
• Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit
• Ensure transport compliance with regulations
• Establish and implement policies and standards for the transportation and storage of goods
• Oversee the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and goods
• Oversee the setting of transportation service rates and monitor revenue
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Outlook

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player