Oceanfreight Coordinator – Freight Forwarding (Junior)

Location: Pointe-Claire, QC (West Island) | Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days from home)

Inner Circle Agency is hiring a Junior Oceanfreight Coordinator for a well-established freight forwarding company on the West Island. This is a great next step for a growing logistics professional with a foundation in ocean freight who wants to own files end to end and build a career in freight forwarding.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Coordinate FCL/LCL import and export ocean freight activities, plus related trucking, from origin to destination.

- Keep daily communication and close follow-up with overseas agents, steamship lines, truckers, vendors, warehouses, customs brokers, CBSA and Port Authorities.

- Open, track, trace and update files in CargoWise.

- Obtain rates from carriers and provide quotes to customers.

- Prepare and obtain all required documentation (SWB, CERS, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Manifests, E-Manifests, SDS/DG docs).

- Arrange pick-ups and deliveries with shippers, consignees and truckers.

- File and forward E-Manifests and coordinate customs releases with brokers and carriers.





- Handle quotes and files to completion, keeping cost, sell and documentation in order.

- Verify OBL and payment requirements before releasing shipments for delivery.

- Complete invoicing, collect PODs, close files and bill customers.

- Maintain client profiles and SOPs, and support client PO management.

What We’re Looking For

- Minimum 2 years of experience in freight forwarding or logistics (or relevant education/certification).

- Knowledge of ocean freight import/export rules and regulations.

- Bilingual (French & English), written and spoken.

- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).

- Experience with CargoWise (an asset).

- CIFFA & DGR certification (an asset).

Key Skills & Strengths

- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to prioritize and work under deadlines.

- Good communication and a customer-service mindset.

- Eager to learn, proactive, and a team player.

This is a great opportunity to grow your freight forwarding career with a well-established company. Interested? Apply now.

📌 Oceanfreight Coordinator / Coordonnateur de fret maritime - Hybrid - Pointe-Claire, QC
🏢 Inner Circle Agency
📍 Pointe-Claire