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Logistics Student
@ Bison Transport
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Bison Transport is hiring a part-time logistics student for a co-op-style role in its brokerage arm. The work involves tracking shipments, contacting drivers and dispatch, and keeping operating systems up to date. The posting requires enrollment in a Commerce, Management or Business Administration program and availability for an 8-month co-op from May to December 2026, with a January 2027 start and full-time office hours for 4, 8 or 12 months.
Responsibilities:
- Track shipments in real time using GPS and other tools
- Contact drivers and dispatch to confirm status updates
- Monitor and update arrivals and departures in operating systems
- Identify delays or route deviations and escalate
- Assist brokers and respond to information requests
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in a Commerce, Management or Business Administration degree
- Available for an 8-month co-op, May to December 2026
- Strong customer service, communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency with MS Office and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a team
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · phenom
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Supply chain & logistics |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Commerce, Management, Business Administration |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness, Paid training |
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Bison Transport
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 94 |
We are currently recruiting an energetic, results-focused post-secondary student to join our team this summer! This position offers an opportunity to gain experience and to learn about our Logistics team, our Company and the transportation Industry. The Logistics department is a fast-growing brokerage arm of Bison Transport that builds Bison’s network across North America by developing strong relationships with our partner carriers.
Responsibilities include:
- Track shipments in real-time using tools such as GPS.
- Assist brokers and brokerage staff with day-to-day responsibilities.
- Contact drivers and dispatch by phone to confirm status updates.
- Monitor and update events such as arrivals and departures in various operating systems.
- Identify delays or route deviations and escalate as needed.
- Process shipment updates received from various sources.
- Provide proactive shipment status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
- Respond to inquiries for information from various sources.
- Record information in various operating systems.
- Troubleshoot as required.
- Other administrative duties as assigned.
Our Ideal Candidate will possess:
- Must be enrolled in an 8‑month co‑op program and able to join us from May to December 2026.
- Currently enrolled in a Commerce, Management or Business Administration degree, your record should reflect balanced achievement in academics and practical experience.
- Exceptional customer service skills; embraces the concept of both the internal and external customer.
- Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.
- Strong sales aptitude, including the ability to influence, negotiate, and build value-based relationships.
- The ability to work independently and work effectively as a team player.
- Results orientation, ownership mindset, solutions outlook, and integrity
- Ability to quickly establish working relationships and effectively transition through assignments.
- Ability to thrive in a multi-task, deadline orientated, high volume and fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with MS Office and the ability to learn complex programs.
- Desire to pursue continuous learning activities is also considered a strong asset.
This position requires full‑time in office availability from January 2027 (Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 for either 4, 8 or 12mos term), with the potential for flexible part‑time hours during the school year.
These positions often lead to full‑time employment opportunities after graduation.
Start date: January 2027
Why Bison:
• Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
• Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
• Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams
About Bison:
• Celebrating over 50 years in Business
• Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
• Committed to environmental sustainability
Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.
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