Transportation Coordinator (Contract)

AB, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 12, 2026
Experience: Prefer 2 years minimum GFS experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 13, 2026

Original job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

What We Offer

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
FULL flex benefits program
Company matching RRSP
Family culture
Advancement opportunities
Profit Sharing
128 year, family owned and operated company history

Position Summary

Responsible for all Transportation support services for Gordon Food Service. This will include maintaining, improving, and constructing departmental business processes. Please note this is a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension.

Schedule: 8AM - 4:30PM | Monday - Friday

Essential Functions

Completes POs for Fleet repairs, as well as other equipment repair coordination with Fleet manager
Ariba approvals and freight audits
Compiles weekly paperwork for Transportation employees and submits to payroll to ensure accurate pay on time.
Assists with incentive and scorecard information for service representatives and submission for payroll
Answers emails to resolve problems or concerns for Drivers/Reps/Customers.
Maintains trip reports and mileage records and reports changes.
Driver check in/out
Record keeping of assets coming in and out of the office
Documenting deficient paperwork
Communicating late routes via email to sales/customer care/transportation/ELT
Highlight and record concerns and issues through the Customer & Driver Experience Tracker
Tracking incoming uniform packages and ensuring they are distributed to the correct individuals
Other duties as assigned
Adhere to the policies and procedures of Gordon Food Service

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Demonstrated experience working in an effective, results-focused team environment.
Prefer 2 years minimum GFS experience
Proven ability to organize and manage time effectively, handling multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Proficient and adept in Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Forms, Slides, etc.).
Demonstrated problem-solving skills for developing innovative solutions.
Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities requiring ingenuity and innovation.
Flexibility to work statutory holidays as required, subject to change based on business needs.
Use of programs include Samsara, Performance View, CP Suite, Google Apps and more

Education And Experience

High School / Equivalent

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate transportation support services, including fleet repairs, purchase orders, freight audits, payroll paperwork, and driver and representative records. Respond to driver, representative, and customer concerns; communicate late routes; track assets and uniforms; and maintain transportation processes and documentation.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and at least two years of Gordon Food Service experience is preferred. Candidates should have strong organizational, communication, time-management, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities, be proficient with Google Workspace, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Transportation Coordination
Fleet Repair Coordination
Purchase Order Processing
Ariba Approvals
Freight Auditing
Payroll Administration
Record Keeping
Trip And Mileage Reporting
Email Communication
Problem Solving
Time Management
Organization
Multitasking
Google Workspace
Teamwork
Prioritization

Benefits

Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Prescription Drug Benefits
Employee And Family Assistance Program
Flexible Benefits Program
Company Matching RRSP
Profit Sharing
Advancement Opportunities

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Keywords

Transportation Support
Fleet Repairs
Purchase Orders
Ariba
Freight Audits
Payroll
Incentive And Scorecard Information
Trip Reports
Mileage Records
Driver Check-In And Check-Out
Asset Tracking
Deficient Paperwork
Late Route Communications
Customer And Driver Experience Tracker
Uniform Distribution
Google Workspace
Gmail
Google Sheets
Google Docs
Google Forms
Google Slides
Samsara
Performance View
CP Suite
Transportation
Food Service

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