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Cando Rail & Terminals

Assistant Coordinator

Brandon, MB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

The Assistant Coordinator is a self-starter with strong organization, communication, interpersonal, accounting, and computer skills. If you enjoy problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 80 operations, we are the 3rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

Cando Advantages

Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
Award Winning Safety Culture
Employee Ownership Program
Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!

The Assistant Coordinator is a self-starter with strong organization, communication, interpersonal, accounting, and computer skills. Working in a fast-paced, customer and employee-oriented environment, the Assistant Coordinator is responsible for organizing and coordinating the administrative needs of the Installations department.

Roles & Responsibilities

Plan and book travel accommodations for crews based on schedule provided
Create a breakdown of required materials, source out products and create an estimate of overall project cost; compile information for bidding purposes and input into the computer for pricing
Provide administrative support for the department including preparing invoices, purchase orders, cost logs, employee paperwork, hotels, and contract management
Manage customer and employee enquiries in a courteous and expedient manner; stay in contact with customers to ensure needs are being met and inquire about additional projects/materials required
Organize and maintain all files and records specific to the business unit
Assist in tracking projects, and ensuring the business unit meets organizational deadlines
Assist in developing and monitoring project cost estimates, schedules, reports, procedures, and accounting functions; assist with managing the overall budget for projects
Enter employee payroll
Assume strong leadership in health and safety, building up the culture of zero accidents

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people of all backgrounds and levels of comprehension including managers, employees, customers, and the public; exercise discretion and good judgement when providing information to internal or external customers with regard to sensitive or confidential issues
Ability to work with others to foster a respectful workplace and an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork; create a work environment that is open to maintaining positive relationships
Ability to establish rapport with people and influence opinions, attitudes, or judgements
Skilled at building, developing, mentoring and leading in a way that promotes the Cando culture and its values of safety, growth, innovation, and employee/customer satisfaction
Demonstrate ability to work independently, be self-motivated, innovative, and able to be responsible in the decision-making process; ability to think pro-actively and strategically
Ability to recognize discrepancies, apply critical thinking, problem solve, retain and consistently apply established processes and work.
Ability to independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload taking into consideration conflicting deadlines and multiple unrelated projects
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with the skill to adapt easily to other software systems
Ability to work with estimating, project management and maintenance planning software and practices
Demonstrated information gathering skills used to find and identify essential information
Strong understanding of project and budget management with the ability to read and understand blue prints and complete material estimation

Education & Experience

Grade 12, G.E.D., or Mature High School Diploma preferred
Three (3) years experience working in a contracting environment or similar industry preferred
Experience with job costing and basic accounting preferred
Post-secondary certification in office or business administration an asset
Understanding of the construction industry; experience with civil engineering and/or rail industry an asset

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate administrative operations for the Installations department, including crew travel, materials estimates, bids, invoices, purchase orders, employee paperwork, payroll, and customer enquiries. Track projects, budgets, schedules, records, and deadlines while supporting health and safety and maintaining positive customer and employee relationships.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with three years of experience in a contracting environment or similar industry; job costing and basic accounting experience are also preferred. Candidates should have strong administrative, communication, organizational, computer, project and budget management skills, with construction, civil engineering, or rail industry knowledge considered an asset.

Skills

Organization
Written and Verbal Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Basic Accounting
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Travel Coordination
Project Cost Estimation
Budget Management
Project Management
Customer Service
Recordkeeping
Payroll Processing
Problem-Solving
Health and Safety Leadership

Benefits

Work-Life Balance With Fixed Schedules
Technical and Leadership Training Programs
Award-Winning Safety Culture
Employee Ownership Program
Group Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Health and Dental Benefits

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Keywords

Rail Transportation
Installations Department
Administrative Support
Travel Coordination
Materials Sourcing
Material Estimation
Project Cost Estimation
Bidding
Invoicing
Purchase Orders
Cost Logs
Contract Management
Payroll
Job Costing
Basic Accounting
Project Management
Budget Management
Project Scheduling
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Estimating Software
Maintenance Planning Software
Blueprint Reading
Construction Industry
Civil Engineering
Rail Industry
Health and Safety
Customer Service
Records Management

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