Transportation Coordinator

Location: Calgary, AB or Mississauga, ON (hybrid, 4 days on-site)
Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills required. French is an asset.
Duration: 1-year contract, with potential for extension
Compensation: $25.00–$26.50/hour (English-speaking); $27.00–$28.85/hour (bilingual English/French)
Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check and professional references

About the Opportunity
Are you a detail-oriented transportation professional who thrives on keeping things moving? We're looking for a Transportation Coordinator to join a collaborative team within a leading Canadian retail organization, helping ensure products reach their destinations efficiently and on time.

In this role, you'll coordinate carrier capacity, manage shipment plans, and serve as a key point of contact for transportation partners across Canada. You'll play an important part in keeping operations running smoothly while delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.

What's In It for You
• Join a supportive, experienced transportation team that values collaboration and problem-solving.
• Gain exposure to a large-scale national transportation network and opportunities to strengthen your analytical and logistics expertise.
• Strong potential contract extension.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll coordinate daily shipments and secure transportation capacity with third-party carriers to support timely deliveries.
• You'll build and adjust transportation plans based on changing shipment volumes, priorities, and operational requirements.
• You'll proactively monitor deliveries, follow up with carriers, and resolve service issues raised by stores and distribution centres.
• You'll maintain clear, professional communication with carriers and internal stakeholders, primarily through email.
• You'll use transportation systems, Excel, Power BI, and ServiceNow to track activities, review performance, and support reporting.
• You'll identify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency, service reliability, and operational processes.

Skills and Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, freight coordination, or a related environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with B2B customer service experience considered a strong asset.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency, including working with data, formulas, and PivotTables.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Post-secondary education in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates. We’re an equal opportunities employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.