Join us in enabling trade through Canada's largest port
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm’s-lengthfederal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and watersthat make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. Our mandate, asoutlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s tradeobjectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goodsthrough the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and consideringlocal communities.
As an organization with a significant impact on communitiesand businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicatedto diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We strive to create a workplacethat mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achievetheir full potential.
The logistics coordinator,land supports the planning and coordination of port operational activities specificto traffic management within VFPA’s jurisdiction during container terminal dayand night gates. Other key responsibilities include information gathering andinterpretation, anticipating emerging issues, taking or recommending proactiveaction and alerting the operations coordinator on shift to emerging security issues.Depending on operational needs, the logistics coordinator, Land provides assistancein the VFPA Operations Centeras dictated by container terminal operations.
What you do:
Coordinatesport truck staging operations to ensure fluidity on the port roads and theroads leading up to the port
Works with a variety oftechnical CCTV and other monitoring systems typical in an OperationsCentre environment.
Develops and maintainseffective relationships with VFPA security patrollers.
Escalatesemerging security issues per the established chain of command.
Supportsthe planning and coordination of port operations activities in conformity withport practices and procedures, adopting a holistic approach which encompassesaspects of safety and security and environmental protection.
Coordinatescommunication with internal and external customers on the phone and in writingin response to operational issues.Processes and prioritizes calls depending on operational requirements.
UsesTwitter, GPS Dashboard, DMS Boards and Port App to communicate access andincident messages.
Developsand maintains effective relationships with stakeholders and customers.
Producesreports, updates and disseminates information as required.




Gathersand interprets operational intelligence, anticipating emerging issues andtaking or recommending proactive action.
Performsother assigned duties as required.
What you bring:
High schoolgraduate with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in operations and/or logisticsalong with experience in security, safety and emergency incidents andissues. Experience with truck staging is required. Must be able toperform analysis of operational data and have valuable problem solving skills. Mustbe able to work under pressure and demonstrate the ability to use goodjudgment, make decisions, show initiative and take responsibility forsituations when required. Must have excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills with internal and external contacts. A customer service, results orientatedapproach.
What we offer:
Market-competitivebase salaries and variable incentive plan
Earnedtime off program
Paidvacation and personal care leave
Learning,development, and advancement opportunities
Onsitegym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’swaterfront
Friendly,unique, and respectful workplace
Generousand inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan
Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Casual
Working environment: Occasional outdoor exposureto a terminal operations environment.
Thisposition is required to provide scheduled vacation and time-off coveragefor both of the following positions:
LogisticsCoordinator, Land – Evenings
Mondayto Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm; and
LandLogistics Traffic Coordinator
Tuesdayto Saturday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
MARINE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY CLEARANCE The incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid MarineTransportation Security Clearance as this position is required to accessrestricted areas/information as defined by the Marine Transportation SecurityRegulations.
This isCanadian-based employment, andallemployees are expected to maintain legal eligibility to work inCanada. Applicants advancing in the hiring process may be subjecttotechnical assignments, psychometric assessments,



and/or backgroundchecks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or referencechecks.
At theVancouver Fraser Port Authority, weare dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversityof our port community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidatesincluding women, persons with disabilities, Indigenouspeoples, andmembers of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in theselection process and while working with the port authority. If you requireassistance with applying to our openings or are seeking accommodations to applyin an alternative format, please contact us [email protected] are committed to supporting your needs and will do our best to provide thenecessary assistance.
We recognize and acknowledge that weare located onthe traditional territories of the x ʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱ú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our First Nationrelations and commitment to reconciliation,please visitourwebsite.
About Us Contributes to the competitiveness, growth, and prosperity of the Canadian economy.
Organizes marine transportation services that meet port users’ needs at a reasonable cost.
Provides a high level of safety and environmental protection.
Responds to local needs and priorities.
Encourages and considers input from port users and local communities.
Re-invests around 90% of our revenues back into trade enabling infrastructure.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority:
Contributes to the competitiveness, growth, and prosperity of the Canadian economy.
Organizes marine transportation services that meet port users’ needs at a reasonable cost.
Provides a high level of safety and environmental protection.
Responds to local needs and priorities.
Encourages and considers input from port users and local communities.
Re-invests around 90% of our revenues back into trade enabling infrastructure.
Our purpose statement Enabling Canada's trade by being reliable and innovative, while protecting the environment.
Our values We drive efficiency to optimize performance.
We build strong relationships to succeed together.
We are customer-focused to deliver on our commitments.
We are accountable to find solutions and take the right action.
We are one team to achieve our purpose.

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📌 Logistics Coordinator, Land (Casual) (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
📍 British Columbia