Position: Summer Student - Shipping Coordinator
Primary Location: On-Site - North Vancouver, British Columbia
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 40 hours
Reports to: Day Operations Superintendent
Compensation: $18-$21 per hour. Hourly rates are determined by role, level, and location. The hourly rate displayed on each job posting reflects the starting rate for new hires for the position. Rates may also be determined by work location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. More specific rate factors for your preferred location can be discussed during the hiring process.
Chemtrade is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by our customers. As a responsible corporate citizen, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in all aspects of our operations. Our talented and diverse workforce is at the heart of our success, as we recognize that their knowledge, skills, and dedication drive our ability to deliver exceptional products and services. At Chemtrade, we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create a fulfilling work experience for all.
About this role & you
You are an organized and dependable administrative professional with a strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. With 1–3 years of experience in an office or clerical environment, you bring a solid understanding of document control, data entry, and shipping coordination. You're confident working with Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel and ideally have some exposure to SAP. In this role, you’ll support the Day Operations team by managing shipment documentation, maintaining records, and ensuring efficient communication and workflow—contributing directly to the smooth and safe movement of goods.
PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Accountable for maximizing the operational performance of the Day Operations Department by processing shipment documentation, maintaining loading to plan, and managing equipment availability.
Administrative:
- Provide administrative support to the Day Operations department, specifically duties and tasks related to shipping needs including shipping coverage for rail, trucks and barges.
- Maintain document control database.
- Manage documents according to document control procedures.
- Accurate data entry for official transportation of dangerous goods documents.
- Organize and file all required documents pertaining to transportation and maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge:
- Minimum 1-3 years in an office environment.
- High school Diploma
- Secondary Schooling
Competencies:
- 1-3 years of relevant administrative, clerical and/or payroll experience.
- Advanced knowledgeable of business software including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel.
- Working knowledge of SAP strongly preferred.
- High level of administrative and organizational skills.
- Ability to work within a changing work environment with many interruptions and tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Good command of English language required.
- Must be able to prioritize, plan and conduct work activities accurately and efficiently.
- Dependable, self-starter and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision.
Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results
At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive our business forward. Our vision is to create a workplace where all individuals feel respected, empowered, and inspired to contribute their experiences, ideas, and perspectives.
In our culture, we celebrate multiple approaches and viewpoints. To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups. These groups provide platforms for employees to share their unique perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive culture. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization.
We recognize that the diversity of our employees is paramount to our organization's success. It is through the diversity of perspectives that we develop and shape programs and tools that support our employees' growth and career management.
Join us in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes the personal and professional development of our employees.
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