Operations Coordinator

Oceanex is currently recruiting for an Operations Coordinator for its Terminal located in Halifax. Reporting to the Terminal Manager, the Operations Coordinator is responsible for International dispatch in the Halifax terminal, along with supporting any and all operations tasks in Halifax.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Perform Customer Service;
• Ensure all proper documentation is completed by the customer, received by Oceanex and handled correctly;
• From time to time assign pick-up or deliveries to a carrier, communicate dispatching information to parties involved;
• Liaise with external parties to obtain reefer information and ensure through our service provider, they are set to the correct temperature;
• Handle other administrative duties, filter phone calls, prepare various reports which include customs and dangerous goods documentation;
• Vessel discharge and advice documents to customers and carriers, which includes preparing delivery orders and release numbers to allow carriers to pick up units from terminal;
• As OHS Representative, ensure a healthy and safe work environment for office staff. Monitor emergency equipment and supplies;
• Support the Operations Manager in her responsibilities;
• Review and approve HEA and certain other invoices.
• Perform other duties, as assigned;

Qualifications

• University Degree, or equivalent combination of experience and education;
• 2 years of similar experience;
• Prior experience within the marine sector (an asset);
• Computer literate.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to interact with clients in a courteous and professional manner.

You are interested and believe you have the skills we are looking for? Please forward your resume and cover letter as soon as possible to:

www.oceanex.com/hr

Oceanex Inc. is committed to equity in employment and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all candidates for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.

OCEANEX INC. is Atlantic Canada’s leader in intermodal transportation and has serviced the Newfoundland market for more than 100 years. We provide door-to-door transportation service from anywhere in North America to destinations in Newfoundland and Labrador.

We offer our employees a positive work environment, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits as well as an entrepreneurial environment with solid career progression based on a result driven culture. When you are a member of the Oceanex team, you enjoy a stable career where your ideas are encouraged, and skills valued.

We are very proud of our strong team of 400 employees and their exceptional commitment to safety, the environment, and our customers.

Oceanex Inc.