About Apple Express Courier Ltd.
Established in 1985 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Apple Express Courier Ltd. is a leading provider of time-sensitive logistics and last-mile delivery solutions. With a strong reputation across Canada and growing international partnerships, we specialize in custom logistics programs that deliver measurable results for clients in healthcare, technology, e-commerce, and other complex sectors. As we continue to expand globally, we are focused on building a modern, agile brand that reflects innovation, speed, and reliability in the cross-border logistics space.
What you will be doing
Reporting to the Human Resources department, Transportation Recruiter ensures that our base of IC’s is always maintained at appropriate levels. Transportation Recruiter will be responsible for onboarding of new ICs and electronic storage of ICs documents. In addition, Transportation Recruiter is responsible for maintaining consistent and professional contact with brokers and partners providing transportation (agents) and protecting the organization's reputation by providing the service we promise.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Employ a variety of creative sourcing strategies to attract and identify a high-quality diverse candidate pool, through a range of online channels (social media, job search engines, including advertising, web-based recruiting sites and word of mouth)
- Vet and select IC’s that satisfy our stringent service provider requirements.
- Ensure that the IC’s are in full compliance with all pre-defined work instructions and pertinent legislation.
- Maintain an accurate and current database of IC’s and administer all documentation including expirations and renewals.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and relationships between the Dispatch, Regional Account Client Specialists and Brokers.
- Responsible for on boarding of new Brokers – including processing required paperwork, obtaining and verification of required documents, and offboarding of terminated Brokers.
- Ensure that the Broker ID badge is created and is provided to the Broker or Dispatch prior to the first dispatch.
- Coordinate booking of Brokers’ training as required.
- Manage upkeep of all Broker documentation to ensure it is up to date (Insurance, plate registration, vehicle ownership, driver’s license, and WSIB) across the country.
- Set up new Brokers in Courier Complete and communicate newly generated Brokers’ numbers to Trainer Specialist, Dispatch and Operational teams advising of the new Broker.
- Ensure the Broker has been added to the appropriate email distribution list via IT Support.
- Maintain Brokers documentation electronic storage, along with storing hard copies within the driver files cabinet.
- Maintain WSIB documentation for all IC.
- Send T4A forms via mail to all Brokers for yearly income tax purposes.
- Take the necessary steps to minimize transportation costs and maintain efficiency.
- Foster positive customer relations through participation in regular Client meetings.
- Liaise with Clients and internal Client Relationship Managers to ensure services are being delivered as per the Client’s expectations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Who you are
You will bring a positive, professional attitude when working with candidates, ICs, and clients, supported by strong organizational, negotiation, scheduling, planning, and time management skills. You will take a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to challenges, with the ability to recommend effective actions when deviations arise. Be a collaborative team player, work seamlessly across cross-functional teams and thrive under time pressure in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Have known integrity, intelligence, and high energy, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and proprietary applications, enabling to consistently deliver efficient and high-quality results.
Qualifications:
- Work experience in Logistics’ field is an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated organizational, planning and decision-making skills
- Capable of managing a large number of tasks and resources on multiple projects with tight deadlines
- Must be detail-oriented, responsible, punctual and able to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to expand job responsibilities, suggests improvements
- Must be cost conscious and be able to identify opportunities to increase profitability.
- Work flexible hours and days
- Must be cost conscious and be able to identify opportunities to increase profitability.
- Experience in job screening, hiring practices and talent acquisition
- Self motivated with excellent work ethic
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Why join us?
If you’re ready to help shape the future of logistics in Canada and thrive in a high-performance, collaborative environment, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. We are building something incredible here, removing the barriers that hold back exceptional professionals from succeeding in other organizations. If you want an environment where will definitely have a lasting and measurable impact, we want to hear from you! In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to work directly with the leadership team and grow your career.
We offer:
- A team of inspiring, high-performing colleagues
- Competitive compensation package and benefits
- An opportunity to have your ideas heard, help us build our brand identity while you grow your career
- An incredible story to tell, with a differentiated product offering and a group of companies that can scale globally
- Growth opportunities within a large international organization and opportunity to learn from great leaders
- A leadership that cares about your growth
Language Skills:
This position requires good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a diverse multicultural environment.
Statement of non-inclusivity:
This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the person who is managerially responsible for this position.
Hiring Process Transparency:
- Salary Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
- AI Disclosure: This posting discloses that Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to screen applications.
- Vacancy Status: This posting is for a future vacancy. (Pool of candidates)
Apple Express offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices, in compliance with the AODA. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.