Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Construction
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Transportation
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Willing to relocate
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Repair and maintenance services
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Warehouse
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Develop specific plans to prioritize
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Oversee operational logistics of the organization
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Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
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Prepare and submit reports
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Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
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Arrange for maintenance and repair work
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Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
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Train workers in duties and policies
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Arrange training for staff
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Conduct performance reviews
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Co-ordinate, assign and review work
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Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
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Establish work schedules and procedures
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Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
Supervision
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5-10 people
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Dispatchers and radio operators
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Shippers and receivers
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Transportation route and crew schedulers
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Staff in various areas of responsibility
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Electronic scheduler
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Dispatch management service software
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Inventory control software
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Purchasing software
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
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HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) knowledge
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MS Access
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MS Excel
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MS Outlook
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MS PowerPoint
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MS Project
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MS Word
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MS Windows
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Quick Books
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Own vehicle
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Willing to travel
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Valid driver's licence
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Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Handling heavy loads
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Attention to detail
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
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Safety equipment/gear
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Cellular phone
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Hard hat
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Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.