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Cando Rail & Terminals

Assistant Coordinator

Brandon, MB, R7B 4K7, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
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 needs for the Installations department, including crew travel, materials estimates, invoices, purchase orders, payroll, records, and customer and employee enquiries. Support project tracking, budgets, schedules, reporting, and contract management while promoting a strong health and safety culture.

Requirements

The role prefers a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience in a contracting environment or similar industry, with job costing and basic accounting experience also preferred. Candidates should have strong organizational, communication, computer, and project and budget management skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to understand blueprints and estimate materials.

Skills

Organization
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Accounting
Computer Skills
Project Coordination
Travel Booking
Material Estimation
Cost Estimation
Budget Management
Project Management
Payroll Processing
Customer Service
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook

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 Operations
Rail Maintenance
Installations
Contracting
Construction Industry
Civil Engineering
Material Handling
Short Line Operations
Industrial Switching
Terminal and Transload Services
Project Coordination
Project Management
Project Cost Estimation
Job Costing
Basic Accounting
Budget Management
Material Estimation
Blueprints
Purchase Orders
Invoicing
Payroll
Contract Management
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Estimating Software
Maintenance Planning Software
Health and Safety
Customer Service
Travel Coordination

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