Distribution and transport logistics technician

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Industrial facility or establishment
• Transportation
• Warehouse
• Private sector
• Garage

Tasks

• Compile orders and instructions received from customers
• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Track and complete work orders
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Prepare and submit reports
• Maintain work records and logs
• Organize warehouse and work areas
• Perform general office duties
• Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies
• Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
• Project management
• Provide customer service
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
• Respond to urgent calls from individual who find themselves in life threatening situation and who require assistance
• Organize and maintain inventory

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Office

Service experience

• Delivery
• Trucking

Area of specialization

• Expedition

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people