Posted 10 days ago
Supervisor, Transportation I
@ Staples Canada
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Overview
Staples Canada is hiring a Supervisor, Transportation I at its Port Coquitlam, BC location on a full-time day shift. The role schedules and directs drivers so next-day deliveries, proof-of-delivery and returns are completed, and supervises at least five employees. The posting requires 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience, a clean driver's abstract, and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule and direct drivers for next-day deliveries
- Resolve route issues, undelivered packages and driver accidents
- Hire, train, coach and terminate drivers
- Prepare schedules, reports and budget input
- Track vehicle tags and road permits
Requirements summary:
- 1 to 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Valid driver's licence with a clean driver's abstract
- Able to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted
- Knowledge of the metro area and delivery routes
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication
- Computer skills in various software programs
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · oraclecloud
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Management experience | 1+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 70 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount |
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Staples Canada
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Full company description
At Staples Canada, we’re redefining what EASY means for today’s world. From tech to tools to expert support, we help Canadians crush their to-do lists and get back to what really matters. Whether you're working, learning, or doing a bit of both, we make it all feel effortless. We’re your dedicated partner in productivity – offering curated solutions, expert advice, and services that simplify the everyday, Staples is where smart meets streamlined. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Staples Canada has proudly served Canadians for over 30 years. With 11,000+ associates and nearly 300 stores, corporate offices, and distribution centres, we’re deeply rooted in communities from coast to coast. Explore more at www.staples.ca or follow us @StaplesCanada.
- LinkedIn followers
- 77,889
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 4,333
- Reported office locations
- 6 Staples Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 4W3, CA
- Other recorded names
- Staples Canada
- Staples
- Specialties
- Ink & Toner
- Paper
- Office Supplies
- School Supplies
- Cleaning & Facilities
- Technology & Electronics
- Mailing
- Shipping & Packing
- Small Business
- Arts & Crafts
- Tech Services
- and Tech Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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At Staples Canada, we’re redefining what EASY means for today’s world. From tech to tools to expert support, we help Canadians crush their to-do lists and get back to what really matters. Whether you're working, learning, or doing a bit of both, we make it all feel effortless. We’re your dedicated partner in productivity – offering curated solutions, expert advice, and services that simplify the everyday, Staples…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond Hill, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Ink & TonerPaperOffice SuppliesSchool SuppliesCleaning & FacilitiesTechnology & ElectronicsMailingShipping & PackingSmall BusinessArts & Crafts |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 688 |
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Who we are:
As the Working and Learning Company, we at Staples Canada, are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. At Staples, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We look for people who are curious, approachable, and passionate, and who enjoy finding solutions.
If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.
We are building an inclusive and diverse team:
Staples Canada is creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Some important details:
Address: 1105-1140- 1845 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam, V3C 1S9, BC
Shift: Day Shift
Some of what you will do:
Supervises and schedules driver activities to ensure that all orders are delivered the next day; proof-of-deliveries and customer signatures are obtained; returns are picked up and proper documentation completed.
Specifically, you will:
Taking on a leadership role by providing direction to drivers to meet goals, giving feedback to the team on various matters and being responsible for training, hiring, coaching, and terminating drivers.
Assess and resolve matters such as route issues, undelivered packages, and driver accidents.
Perform administrative tasks such as developing work schedules based on drivers and deliveries/pickups, creating reports, and providing input for the annual budget process.
Coordinate deliveries and implement fixes for undelivered packages.
Track vehicle tags and road permits for company vehicles.
Occasionally perform delivery and loading/unloading duties.
Understand all safety procedures; ensure safe work practices are followed and maintain a safe work environment.
Some of what you will get:
Employee discount in store and online
Health and Dental benefits
Learning & Development programs
RRSP Matching, Paid Vacation
And more...
Qualifications:
Some of what you need:
1 to 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience is required.
Must be able to provide guidance, work direction and motivate others to obtain improved performance.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract that has no “major moving violations” in accordance with applicable provincial law.
Experience with driving lightweight trucks preferred.
Able to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted; experience using hand truck/dolly preferred.
Knowledge of metro area, delivery routes, products, and warehouse operations.
Proficient in verbal and written communication, problem solving and must have good interpersonal skills.
Possess personal computer knowledge of various software programs.
Additional Information:
This job supervises all delivery personnel. Supervises a minimum of five employees. May be required to work a flexible schedule and be available based on the needs of the business.
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push/pull, or balance weight for extended periods of time.
The employee must frequently lift, move, and/or carry up to a maximum of 70 pounds unassisted or may use dolly type equipment to deliver products to customers.
Must be able to enter and/or scan product and customer information into a hand-held scanner.
Must be able to drive throughout assigned route in all kinds of weather and road conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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