Yard & Expediting Coordinator

Matrix Camps, Logistics and Aviation; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First Aid Certification

TDG - Ground and air

WHMIS Certification

Forklift operation certification

Valid driver’s license with clean noti

Job summary

Matrix Camps, Logistics and Aviation in Yellowknife seeks an experienced Yard & Expediting Coordinator to maintain yard organization, asset inventory, and freight preparation. The role supports expediting duties, equipment operation, and readiness of yard and company assets under the Northern Operations Manager.

You will load/unload, inspect and tag assets, and coordinate with the Expeditor and Buyer on shipments while ensuring safe, efficient yard operations and daily prioritization with the

Qualifications

• Must be a reliable team member with flexibility to changing priorities.
• Self-motivated with pride in the job at hand.
• Ability to take initiative and support safe, efficient operations.
• Dependable and responsible; able to multi-task and be detail oriented.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and computer literacy including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organization, cleanliness, safety, and readiness of yard, shop, and storage areas.
• Track and organize inventory of assets, equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Assist with asset inspection, tagging, and maintenance coordination.
• Load/unload trucks and trailers with proper handling and securing of materials.
• Operate yard equipment (telehandler, loader, forklift) following safety practices.
• Support expediting duties including pickups, deliveries, and transport tasks.
• Coordinate with Expeditor and Buyer on freight handling and shipments.
• Communicate daily priorities with Operations and Logistics Manager.
• Monitor yard supplies and identify maintenance needs.
• Prepare loads for air freight and manifest cargo/passenger flights.

Skills

Team oriented

Motivated

Safety minded

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Independent and proactive

Tools

MS Office

Inventory tracking software

Job description

MATRIX is looking for an experienced Yard & Expediting Coordinator who is team-oriented, motivated, safety-minded, and detail-focused. This role will play a key part at our Yellowknife shop by supporting yard organization, asset inventory, freight preparation, expediting services, equipment operation, and the general upkeep and readiness of the yard, shop, and company assets. This position reports to the Northern Operations Manager.

Job Description

• Maintain the organization, cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness of the yard, shop, common areas, equipment, and storage areas
• Track, maintain, and organize the company's inventory of assets, equipment, supplies, and materials stored internally and externally
• Assist with the inspection, proofing, tagging, maintenance, and repair coordination of assets as they come into or leave the shop
• Load and unload trucks and trailers safely and efficiently, ensuring proper handling, placement, and securement of materials and equipment
• Operate company equipment as required, including telehandler, loader, forklift, and other yard equipment, following safe work practices
• Support expediting duties, including company errands, pickups, deliveries, supply runs, airport and hotel transportation, and other operational support as required
• Operate company vehicles for expediting services and transportation of employees, supplies, tools, equipment, and materials as needed
• Coordinate with the Expeditor and Buyer on freight handling, shipment preparation, pickups, deliveries, and movement of materials
• Communicate with the Operations and Logistics Manager to confirm daily priorities, yard requirements, shipment needs, and operational support tasks
• Monitor yard supplies, identify maintenance or repair needs, and communicate issues requiring follow-up
• Perform other related yard, expediting, equipment, and operational support duties as assigned
• Preparing Loads for air freight, loading and manifesting cargo and passenger flights

Requirements

Job Requirements

• A desire and willingness to work as a reliable team member who is flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Self-motivated, and takes pride in the job at hand
• Requires the ability to take initiative, work independently, and support safe and efficient operations
• Must be dependable and responsible
• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
• Able to effectively communicate verbal and written
• Strong Mechanical aptitude would be an asset
• Computer literacy and experience with MS Office

Preferred Licensing & Certifications

• First Aid Certification
• TDG - Ground and air
• WHIMS Certification
• Certified to operate a forklift
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driver abstract
• Previous experience working in a yard, warehouse, logistics, expediting, or equipment support environment would be an asset