transportation manager

SHIPCART DISTRIBUTION SERVICES; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and transport services company in Nanaimo seeks a Transportation Manager to oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience. This position offers full-time, permanent employment with a salary of $47.50 per hour. The role is vital to the company’s green job initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 2 years of experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate daily operations of the transport department.
• Supervise staff and manage budgets.
• Negotiate transportation service rates.

Skills

Evaluate daily operations

Monitor department’s performance

Plan and organize daily operations

Ensure transport compliance with regulations

Negotiate for services and preferential rates

Education

Bachelor's degree

or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Transportation manager — Posted on October 29, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details SHIPCART DISTRIBUTION SERVICES.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate daily operations
• Monitor department’s performance
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Plan for changes to schedules and policies
• Prepare reports for senior management
• Supervise staff
• Manage finances or budget
• Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit
• Ensure transport compliance with regulations
• Negotiate for services and preferential rates
• Oversee the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and goods
• Oversee the setting of transportation service rates and monitor revenue
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Location & Work Location

• Location Nanaimo, BC V9R 5E7
• Work location On site

Salary

$ 47.50 HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week

Terms of employment

Permanent employment Full time

Starts

Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies

1 vacancy

Advertised until

2025-11-26

Education

• Bachelor\'s degree
• or equivalent experience

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.

Green job

Green job information: Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank. The employer states that this position is a green job because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Additional information

Advertised by the employer directly on Job Bank. The Government of Canada cannot guarantee authenticity. The median wage information and related explanations may be included for job seekers.