What You'll Get to DoThe Cargo Manager will oversee the daily operations of the Cargo Department. This position will provide guidance and direction to employees and will endeavor to build solid, professional relationships with their teams and customers.

Operations

Responsible for training program development, implementation and records control and maintenance

SMS lead for the Cargo department

Logistics management – plans, implements, and control the effective storage and delivery of goods to meet contractual agreements

Manage Amelia Cargo usage, procedures and full implementation

Manage VMO OCS freighter utilization, procedures and implementation Responsible to provide strategic planning for the day to day cargo operations

Assist with an inventory tracking system

Liaison with cargo managers to manage freighter utilization and daily inventory Coach cargo management team on employee/labor relations, customer request, and employee inquiries

Ensure operation meets contractual deadlines

Establishes and maintains professional relationships with customers, and employees, promoting a good working environment with high morale and employee satisfaction

Ensure compliance with regulatory authorities as well as internal policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned Financial: Monitor department manpower to ensure within budget and seek approval for replacement/increase

Ensure payroll budget targets are achieved Safety: Demonstrate knowledge of employee responsibilities regarding safety and actively participate in the Company’s Safety Management system

SMS department head responsible to approve SMS caps

Once assigned a report through the SMS Database: must ensure all steps are followed as outlined in the SMS Procedures Manual in respect to the review, investigation, hazard analysis,



root cause analysis, corrective action plan and monitoring of each individual report

Actively support the safety management system by following SMS processes and encouraging a safety reporting culture in your department

Promote occupational health and safety within your department and participate in the development and monitoring of safety training

Proactively communicate hazards and SMS initiatives with your department MANAGERS, SUPERVISORS AND LEADS – have been delegated the authority and are responsible to the Department Head to actively identify hazards and deficiencies and report through the SMS (Safety Management System) Program reporting system. Communicate with all personnel within their respective department and other departments as required to maintain effective day to day activities. Ensure regulatory and company standards are maintained.

Assist in the development and maintenance of company processes and procedures. (Quality Assurance activities)

Carry out their duties safely within regulatory and company standards, policies, processes, and procedures as trained. Use safety equipment (tools, Proper Protective Equipment etc.) as provided. Actively identify and report hazards and deficiencies (when in doubt report). Assist in development of company processes and procedures as required.

Leadership: Responsible to build and develop the Cargo team by providing direction, support,



training and motivation to carry out assigned cargo strategies

Change management leader – execute change while supporting employees through communication, listening and auctioning

Lead and inspire employees, provide mentorship and oversee the professional development of the cargo team

Create and maintain a positive company culture that supports employee participation

Conduct annual performance reviews

Embark on employment equity initiatives; engaging with all employees to promote employment equity and encouraging employees to undertake the self-declaration survey updating as necessary

All levels of the organization share responsibility for human rights within the organization

Overseeing and promoting continuous improvement on human rights and employment equity initiatives Skills &

Experience We Value Post-secondary education in business, transportation, or logistics preferred

5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role within transportation, warehousing, logistics required

Ability to work in a diverse environment with a thorough understanding of different cultures, traditions, practices and beliefs as it affects doing successful business in the North

Proficient with Computers (MS Office)

Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate with all levels of employees and customers

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Experience implementing and/or maintaining an inventory tracking system Northern experience considered an asset

Travel may be required

Ability to obtain and maintain enhanced security clearances

Inuktitut and/or Inuinnaqtun language considered an asset

Preference given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries

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