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Logistics Student

  • Mississauga, ON, Canada

Part-time

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Job type
Part-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

We are currently recruiting an energetic, results-focused post-secondary student to join our team this summer! This position offers an opportunity to gain experience and to learn about our Logistics team, our Company and the transportation Industry. The Logistics department is a fast-growing brokerage arm of Bison Transport that builds Bison’s network across North America by developing strong relationships with our partner carriers.


Responsibilities include:

  • Track shipments in real-time using tools such as GPS.
  • Assist brokers and brokerage staff with day-to-day responsibilities.
  • Contact drivers and dispatch by phone to confirm status updates.
  • Monitor and update events such as arrivals and departures in various operating systems.
  • Identify delays or route deviations and escalate as needed.
  • Process shipment updates received from various sources.
  • Provide proactive shipment status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Respond to inquiries for information from various sources.
  • Record information in various operating systems.
  • Troubleshoot as required.
  • Other administrative duties as assigned.

Our Ideal Candidate will possess:

  • Must be enrolled in an 8‑month co‑op program and able to join us from May to December 2026.
  • Currently enrolled in a Commerce, Management or Business Administration degree, your record should reflect balanced achievement in academics and practical experience.
  • Exceptional customer service skills; embraces the concept of both the internal and external customer.
  • Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.
  • Strong sales aptitude, including the ability to influence, negotiate, and build value-based relationships.
  • The ability to work independently and work effectively as a team player.
  • Results orientation, ownership mindset, solutions outlook, and integrity
  • Ability to quickly establish working relationships and effectively transition through assignments.
  • Ability to thrive in a multi-task, deadline orientated, high volume and fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with MS Office and the ability to learn complex programs.
  • Desire to pursue continuous learning activities is also considered a strong asset.

This position requires full‑time in office availability from January 2027 (Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 for either 4, 8 or 12mos term), with the potential for flexible part‑time hours during the school year.


These positions often lead to full‑time employment opportunities after graduation.


Start date: January 2027

Why Bison:                    
•    Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
•    Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
•    Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
•    Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams

About Bison:                    
•    Celebrating over 50 years in Business
•    Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
•    Committed to environmental sustainability

Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.

More about this job

Responsibilities

Track shipments in real time, contact drivers and dispatch for status updates, monitor shipment events, and identify and escalate delays or route deviations. Process and record shipment information, provide proactive updates to stakeholders, respond to inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and assist brokerage staff with administrative duties.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in an eight-month co-op program and pursuing a degree in Commerce, Management, or Business Administration, with availability for the specified work term. Candidates should have strong customer service, communication, analytical, organizational, sales, and teamwork skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office, and be able to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

  • Shipment Tracking
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Organization
  • Sales Aptitude
  • Influencing
  • Negotiation
  • Relationship Building
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adaptability
  • Integrity

Benefits

  • Coaching and Training
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Wellness Program
  • Extracurricular Sports Teams

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Categories

  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Administrative
  • Sales

Keywords

  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Freight Brokerage
  • Shipment Tracking
  • GPS
  • Carrier Relationships
  • Driver Communication
  • Dispatch
  • Shipment Status Updates
  • Arrival and Departure Monitoring
  • Route Deviations
  • Delay Escalation
  • Shipment Processing
  • Operating Systems
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Commerce
  • Management
  • Business Administration
  • Co-op Program
  • Sales
  • Negotiation
  • Relationship Building
  • Troubleshooting

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