Freight Operations Specialist

Location: Ironwood-area, Richmond, BC (On-site / Office-based)

Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 CAD per year (Commensurate with experience), Full Benefits, Annual Bonus, Excellent Vacation Plan. No evenings. No weekends. Monday to Friday.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us:

We are a straight-to-the-point, independent logistics team based in a small Richmond, BC office. We are an established freight forwarding company with a relaxed, down-to-earth environment where our operations staff handle complete files from A to Z and directly impact our success. If you are a seasoned logistics professional with solid Canadian freight forwarding / logistics experience looking to escape the corporate grind and manage a desk with true independence, we want to hear from you.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly capable Freight Operations Specialist who can step in to manage this hands-on operations role and handle international and domestic shipments from start to finish. Because we are a small team, you won't be micro-managed. You will oversee the complete lifecycle of your shipments and have true ownership over your files.

Heads up: This is an experienced position, not an entry-level job or a role for recent graduates. You must already have at least 4 years of recent Canadian freight forwarding / logistics experience to build on.

Required Experience & Qualifications (Strictly Enforced):

- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of recent, hands-on Canadian freight forwarding / logistics operations experience.
- Autonomy: Ability to step into a busy operations environment, work independently, manage multiple shipments and priorities, and provide excellent service to our customers.
- Industry Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of international air/ocean freight, domestic logistics, carriers, routing, CBSA / eManifest compliance, and Canada Customs.
- Tech Savvy:



Robust familiarity with standard cargo management systems, various airline and steamship line online portals, CBSA eManifest portal, and Microsoft Office.
- Logistics & Travel: Valid driver's license and your own vehicle for local trips to Canada Customs and airline warehouses at YVR.
- Fit: A reliable, practical professional who prefers a small-office environment over a giant corporate floor.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate, optimize, and track complex domestic and international freight movements.
- Manage documentation, carrier bookings, customs coordination, and customer updates from pickup to final delivery.
- Independently troubleshoot and resolve operational delays, tracking discrepancies, or routing issues.
- Maintain strong, direct relationships with customers, trucking companies, airlines, steamship lines, customs brokers, and overseas agents.

Why Join a Small Team?

- True Autonomy: Run your desk your way. No corporate politics or layers of micro-management. You report directly to ownership.
- Engaging Work: Manage full files from start to finish, giving you a diverse and practical workday.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a stable, friendly, supportive environment where your extensive experience is highly valued and respected.
- Flexibility: Choose your own shift within our 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM office hours to beat the traffic or accommodate personal commitments.

Interested? Please submit your resume. Strictly no phone calls please.

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Versatile schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Experience:
- Recent Canadian Freight Forwarding / Logistics: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Driver's License and Your Own Vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person

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