Transportation Manager: Lead Unionized Courier Operations

Purolator Inc.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Purolator Inc. in Quebec City is seeking an experienced Transportation Manager to oversee road courier operations and lead a unionized team. You will drive performance, coach staff, and ensure operational objectives are met on a daily basis.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with a focus on safety and adherence to standards. A minimum of 3 years of people-management in a logistics setting is preferred, along with a valid driver''s license and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of people-management experience, ideally in a unionized environment with warehouse employees, couriers, or transportation personnel.
• Logistics experience is considered an asset.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven experience complying with and enforcing Occupational Health and Safety regulations and Labour Canada guidelines.
• Advanced French language proficiency, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage courier operations, ensuring workflow runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Lead and oversee a team of unionized employees, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Achieve operational targets established in the operational scorecard.
• Monitor and manage employee performance in accordance with operational standards and performance metrics.
• Continuously improve operational standards through regular performance reviews, coaching, counseling, and recognition.
• Communicate and implement company policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance and alignment across the team.
• Prepare and complete various reports and documentation related to operations and employee performance.
• Consistently demonstrate our core competencies in communication, innovation, change management, relationship building, and leadership.
• Perform all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Change management

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Postsecondary education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Purolator Inc. in Quebec City is seeking an experienced Transportation Manager to oversee road courier operations and lead a unionized team. You will drive performance, coach staff, and ensure operational objectives are met on a daily basis.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with a focus on safety and adherence to standards. A minimum of 3 years of people-management in a logistics setting is preferred, along with a valid driver''s license and