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From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics. We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, weve been recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies. Weve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

10 Jobs Found

Operations Supervisor Full-time Job

Day & Ross Inc.

Management   Nanaimo
Job Details

As the Operations Supervisor, you are responsible for supervising the operation of delivery of dedicated freight to meet contractual requirements in a 24-hour, Monday through Saturday service including daily dock operations, reverse dock operations, and on-site customer dock operations, drivers, fleet & fleet maintenance, and dispatch. 

How You’ll Help: 

  • Provide daily guidance and motivation to Dock Workers (employees and agency workers) and Drivers (company and broker drivers) to ensure achievement of operational objectives for the terminal.  
  • Escalates issues of individual poor performance, inappropriate behaviour, absenteeism, etc. to the Terminal Manager.  
  • Communicate monthly performance stats to the team to help measure, develop and improve operational performance. 
  • Maintain policies and procedures and ensure compliance with federal and provincial transportation, safety, and employment legislation. 
  • Ensure all incidents (personal injuries, transportation collisions, spills, near misses, etc.) are promptly reported, documented, an investigation is initiated and corrective/preventative measures are implemented. 
  • Hold effective, weekly tailgate meetings and ensure safety issues are addressed. 
  • Works with the team and others, internal and external to the terminal, to resolve roadblocks to achievement of daily operational objectives. 
  • Ensure the schedule for the terminal is followed.   
  • Work with the Terminal Manager to track monthly performance stats for the dock. 
  • Supervises a group of Drivers and Dock Workers, both employee and contractor/agency, directly and indirectly through Lead Hands. 
  • Other duties as required 

Your Skills and Experience: 

  • Post-secondary education, preferably in operations, logistics, or business 
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered 
  • Minimum of five years’ experience in the transportation industry 
  • Previous leadership experience and/or experience in the transportation industry are strong assets 
  • Strong leadership skills specifically the ability to motivate and drive engagement to achieve objectives, facilitate conflict resolution, and to provide training 
  • Advanced communication skills, particularly verbal 
  • Computer skills, including the use of MS Word, Excel & Outlook, and web based programs as well as RF scanners.  Experience using AS400, a strong asset 
  • Strong interpersonal skills including customer focus 
  • Results driven 
  • Appropriate sense of urgency 
  • Strong sense of safety; training and experience in similar safety sense environments a strong asset 
  • Knowledge of industry-related equipment, including forklifts, lift jacks, trailers, etc. a strong asset 
  • English, other languages an asset. 

Operations Supervisor

Day & Ross Inc.
Nanaimo
  Management Full-time
As the Operations Supervisor, you are responsible for supervising the operation of delivery of dedicated freight to meet contractual requirements in a 24-hour, Monday through Satur...
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Oct 3rd, 2024 at 17:57

Administrative Coordinator Full-time Job

Day & Ross Inc.

Administrative Jobs   Nanaimo
Job Details

The Administrative Coordinator supports the business by coordinating the full range of administrative processes at the terminal in order to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of freight to the end customer.   

You will be a positive representative of our organization by demonstrating professionalism, and appropriate urgency. You will work closely with various internal and external contacts to effectively and efficiently respond to customer inquiries and requests. 

How You’ll Help: 

  • Provide administrative support to the managers and office staff team and ensure that administrative matters are organized and dealt with in a professional manner. Establish and maintain files and records.  
  • Answer phone calls and email enquiries and relay calls and messages to appropriate managers and employees; attend meetings, take notes, and follow up on decisions within area of responsibility 
  • Order office supplies and maintain inventory for the terminal 
  • Welcome clients; ascertain nature of business and direct clients to appropriate managers and employees 
  • Redirect documents intra- and inter-terminal as well as to customers as needed 
  • Manifest and arrange appointments via fax, email, and telephone. Call customers regarding appointment change, status, rescheduling, and issues regarding appointment. Schedule driver appointments. Update system with appointment information.  
  • Prepare manifests for trucks crossing from Canada to US border and vice versa 
  • Verify the weight for all LTL loads, load trailers, ensuring that the number of boxes/ shipments, weight and dangerous goods information is correct and complete 
  • Input pick up BOL’s and update POD’s. Upload and edit EDI files. Input skeleton bills into the system ensuring that all critical information is input, enter comments regarding damages, shortages and ensure required signatures are present 
  • Track and update system information on shipments for agent delivery. 
  • Assist drivers with preliminary paperwork information such a bill of lading, trip envelops and border crossing procedures 
  • Broker payroll processing including the inputting of City Drivers payroll in the terminal; confirmation of information provided by brokers and data entry for the terminal; providing brokers with invoice copies; and fielding inquiries as to payroll discrepancies. 
  • Reporting: POD reports – following up on PODs Make sure PODs are imaged. Missed appointment report following up with customers if freight not delivering. 
  • Mentor and train office staff in procedures and in use of current software 
  • Dispatch some night runs/shifts 
  • Other related duties as may be required 

Your Skills and Experience: 

  • Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience. 
  • Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred, various roles within transportation would be beneficial. 
  • Communication skills - advanced 
  • Computer skills – accuracy, MS products, AS400, web based programs 
  • Demonstrated customer relationship skills 
  • Strong conflict resolution skills 
  • Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment 
  • Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues 
  • Results focused 

Boban Road, Unit 7A, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6A7, CA

Administrative Coordinator

Day & Ross Inc.
Nanaimo
  Administrative Jobs Full-time
The Administrative Coordinator supports the business by coordinating the full range of administrative processes at the terminal in order to ensure the timely and accurate delivery...
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Oct 3rd, 2024 at 17:55

Administrative Coordinator Full-time Job

Day & Ross Inc.

Administrative Jobs   Lachute
Job Details

The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for manifesting, scanning, POD’ing and related duties for The Day & Ross Transportation Group. The purpose of this role is to support the business by looking after the administrative processes for the terminal.

How You’ll Help:

  • Provide administrative support to the managers and office staff team and ensure that administrative matters are organized and dealt with in a professional manner
  • Following up with customers (Walmart-Costco)
  • Send appointment requests via, email, telephone and Boards Update system with appointment information.   Manifest and arrange appointments.
  • Pick-up Bills and POD’s: Enter bills and POD’s. Upload and edit EDI files. Ensure COD and cash shipment payments are received before tendering to agents.
  • Reports: POD reports – following up on PODs Make sure PODs are imaged. Missed appointment report following up with customers if freight not delivering.
  • Call customers regarding appointment change, status, issues regarding appointment. 
  • Log customer interaction consistently and accurately in AS400. 
  • Redirect documents intra- and inter-terminal as well as to customers as needed
  • Answer phone calls and email enquiries and relay calls and messages to appropriate managers and employees
  • Attend meetings, take notes, and follow up on decisions within area of responsibility
  • Assist drivers with preliminary paperwork information such a bill of lading
  • Input skeleton bills into the system ensuring that all critical information is input, enter comments regarding damages, shortages and ensure required signatures are present
  • Gather, enter, and update data to maintain software database on daily basis as appropriate, establish and maintain files and records 
  • Ensure that correct information about missed pickups and deliveries is rescheduled
  • Support and adhere to OS&D team procedures and policies to prevent OS&D loss; tracking freight movement and damages to prevent OS&D loss
  • Assist with data entry
  • Other related duties as may be required

 

Your Skills & Experience: 

  • Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience.
  • Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred, various roles within transportation would be beneficial 
  • Communication skills - advanced
  • Computer skills – accuracy, MS products, AS400, web based programs
  • Demonstrated customer relationship skills
  • Strong conflict resolution skills
  • Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment
  • Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues
  • Results focused
  • French & English
  • Able to work with little supervision

 1111 Francois Lenoir, Lachine, QC, H8T 3P9, CA

Administrative Coordinator

Day & Ross Inc.
Lachute
  Administrative Jobs Full-time
The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for manifesting, scanning, POD’ing and related duties for The Day & Ross Transportation Group. The purpose of this role is to supp...
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Oct 3rd, 2024 at 17:54

Shunt Driver Full-time Job

Day & Ross Inc.

Transportation & Logistics   Fredericton
Job Details

Hours: 4 Days on - 4 Days off rotating night and day shift. 

The Shunt Driver is responsible for ensuring proper, safe and timely handling of inbound and outbound trailers within the Terminal Yard. The successful candidate must ensure they maintain a clean work environment with a focus on proper handling techniques and safety.

How You’ll Help

  • Move trailers to and from the dock doors.
  • Park and organize equipment in the yard.
  • Conduct a yard check, which includes recording trailer numbers, refer settings, fuel level, trailer contents or seal numbers. 
  • Conduct reefer check including unit number, reefer settings and fuel level. 
  • Seal trailers and verify required. 
  • Ensure yard is clean and operated in a safe manner. 
  • Assist Linehaul and P&D Drivers with locating, positioning and other equipment requirements. 
  • Assist on Dock regularly. 
  • Moving and handling large and cumbersome freight in a dock environment (50-75 lbs) 
  • Operating a Forklift in congested areas. 
  • Report any incidents of safety violation or security breaches. 
  • Other related duties as may be required. 

Your Skills & Experience: 

  • Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred; at least 1-year experience driving a shunt truck is preferred. 
  • Class 1 license preferred but not necessary with applicable experience. 
  • Self-motivated. 
  • Safety-minded. 
  • Communication skills – good. 
  • Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment. 
  • Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues. 
  • Results focused. 
  • English, other languages an asset 
  • Able to work with little supervision 

Shunt Driver

Day & Ross Inc.
Fredericton
  Transportation & Logistics Full-time
Hours: 4 Days on - 4 Days off rotating night and day shift.  The Shunt Driver is responsible for ensuring proper, safe and timely handling of inbound and outbound trailers within t...
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Sep 30th, 2024 at 17:35

Administrative Supervisor Full-time Job

Day & Ross Inc.

Administrative Jobs   Woodstock
Job Details

Responsible for overseeing a team of Administrative Coordinators, and supporting the business by looking after the administrative processes for the terminal.

How You’ll Help

  • Oversees a team of admin coordinators, setting performance objectives, evaluating performance, hiring and training as required.
  • Provide administrative support to the managers and office staff team and ensure that administrative matters are organized and dealt with in a professional manner
  • Mentor and train office staff in procedures and in use of current software
  • Arranges coverage for vacations and other absences to ensure deadlines for are met
  • Works on administrative projects as required 
  • Other related duties as may be required.

Your Skills & Experience: 

  • Post secondary education, preferably in business or office administration
  • A suitable combination of education and experience may also be considered.
  • 3-5 years experience in administration preferably in the transportation industry
  • 1-3 years of leadership/supervisory experience
    • Strong leadership skils, including the ability to motivate a team in a high pressure, deadline driving envrionment
    • Strong communication skills, most verbal; some written
    • Computer skills – data entry accuracy; strong knowledge of MS Office products and web based programs; knowledge and/or experience with AS400 a strong asset.
    • Strong conflict resolution skills
    • Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment
    • Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues
    • Results focused

Administrative Supervisor

Day & Ross Inc.
Woodstock
  Administrative Jobs Full-time
Responsible for overseeing a team of Administrative Coordinators, and supporting the business by looking after the administrative processes for the terminal. How You’ll Help Overse...
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Sep 30th, 2024 at 17:32

Accounts Payable Coordinator Full-time Job

Day & Ross Inc.

Financial Services   Fredericton
Job Details

The Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for the payment of approved interline invoices in accordance with audit criteria and company policies.

How You'll Help:

  • Maintaining inboxes of incoming invoices to process 
  • Match invoices to purchase orders for payment 
  • Enter invoices into Coupa for approval 
  • Review and audit invoices for basic requirements including proper approvals for payment
  • Update Operations and vendors regarding payment inquiries
  • Liaise with Operations and Director-Vendor Management on Interline agreements
  • Identify issues and escalate as required (to action, update our SOP’s & to learn)
  • WCB reporting and provided updated clearance certificates of vendors and reconciliation of vendor spend per month.
  • Maintain signature templates and signing authority per approved by finance
  • Review and audit payments before release to vendor
  • Pull reports for broker pay to process deductions 
  • Other related duties as may be required

Your Skills & Experience:

  • Post-secondary education in accounting or business administration. (considered an asset) 
  • A suitable combination of education and/or experience may be considered
  • Minimum of one year experience in accounts payable or another computerized accounting function in a fast paced environment, preferably in the transportation industry.
  • A suitable combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
  • Experience in AS400 an asset.
  • Excellent computer skills including MS Office , specifically excel
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. 
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, particularly with numbers
  • Understanding of accounting gl’s and taxes is considered an asset
  • Detail orientated with the ability to work accurately in a high volume, fast paced environment. 

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Day & Ross Inc.
Fredericton
  Financial Services Full-time
The Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for the payment of approved interline invoices in accordance with audit criteria and company policies. How You'll Help: Maintaining...
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Sep 27th, 2024 at 15:14

Planner Full-time Job

Day & Ross Inc.

Transportation & Logistics   Fredericton
Job Details

Planning, organizing, and monitoring runs and deliveries in order to ensure the most timely and efficient movement of trucks and to minimize empty miles and wait times.

How You’ll Help

  • Identify required loads two to seven days out and organize for greatest efficiency.
  • Assign and line up loads and deliveries based on efficiency and information from Brokers.
  • Monitor scheduled runs to ensure they are on schedule and advise Brokers, Customer Serivce, and/or Planner in next region of any changes.
  • Oversee daily activites of Drivers and addresses issues (e.g. load refusals, late deliveries, poor customer service) with Brokers; escalate issues to Broker Services as required.
  • Planners are tasked with the safe on time movement of freight between our customers and our terminal with scheduled and nonscheduled linehaul units 
  • Responsible for monitoring loads and trucks in a specific geography prioritizing and planning power to  move loads to destination 
  • Communicate with drivers and brokers to execute plan 
  • Answering calls, email and other forms of communication to drivers, terminal staff, CSR and other departments.
  • Monitor road and weather conditions and initiate required actions in accordance with D&R policy 
  • Complete various reports and documents as required
  • Be an active part of the Linehaul Team and foster a positive environment of continous improvement 
  • Other related duties as may be assigned.

Your Skills & Experience: 

  • Post secondary education in logistics or business administration 
  • An acceptable combination of education and training may be considered
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a time sensitive, planning and organizing role, preferable in the transportation industry.
  • Highly organized with exceptional ability to multitask and stay on top of current status
  • Sense of urgency and responsive to changes in a timely and efficient manner
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with AS400 an asset
  •  English required

Planner

Day & Ross Inc.
Fredericton
  Transportation & Logistics Full-time
Planning, organizing, and monitoring runs and deliveries in order to ensure the most timely and efficient movement of trucks and to minimize empty miles and wait times. How You’ll...
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Sep 26th, 2024 at 17:17

Dock Worker Full-time Job

Day & Ross Inc.

Maintenance & Repair   Kelowna
Job Details

Available Shifts:

  • 12pm- 8:30pm  Monday to Friday
  • 4am 12:30pm Monday to Friday

At Day & Ross, our dock team is an important part of our business. As a Dock Worker, you’ll help us handle inbound and outbound customer freight and protect it from damage. You'll also help us keep a safe and clean work environment on the dock.

How You’ll Help: 

  • Handle big and bulky freight on the dock, both on and off a forklift.
  • Follow TDG, WHMIS, and company policies, as well as any customer requirements.
  • Pay attention to the details. Receive and ship freight accurately and efficiently.
  • Other duties as required.

Your Skills & Experience: 

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Previous transportation or dock experience is preferred
  • Willingness and ability to lift up to 75 lbs. 
  • Ability to work efficiently with little to no supervision 

Perks & Benefits:

  • A company-matched pension plan
  • Benefits and extended health care, including medical and dental
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Safety-focused workplace

This role includes physical labour (bending, crouching, etc.), loud machines, and operating a forklift in a busy area.

Dock Worker

Day & Ross Inc.
Kelowna
  Maintenance & Repair Full-time
Available Shifts: 12pm- 8:30pm  Monday to Friday 4am 12:30pm Monday to Friday At Day & Ross, our dock team is an important part of our business. As a Dock Worker, you’ll help u...
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Sep 20th, 2024 at 14:21

Administrative Coordinator Full-time Job

Day & Ross Inc.

Administrative Jobs   Lachute
Job Details

The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for manifesting, scanning, POD’ing and related duties for The Day & Ross Transportation Group. The purpose of this role is to support the business by looking after the administrative processes for the terminal.

 

How You’ll Help:

  • Provide administrative support to the managers and office staff team and ensure that administrative matters are organized and dealt with in a professional manner
  • Following up with customers (Walmart-Costco)
  • Send appointment requests via, email, telephone and Boards Update system with appointment information.   Manifest and arrange appointments.
  • Pick-up Bills and POD’s: Enter bills and POD’s. Upload and edit EDI files. Ensure COD and cash shipment payments are received before tendering to agents.
  • Reports: POD reports – following up on PODs Make sure PODs are imaged. Missed appointment report following up with customers if freight not delivering.
  • Call customers regarding appointment change, status, issues regarding appointment. 
  • Log customer interaction consistently and accurately in AS400. 
  • Redirect documents intra- and inter-terminal as well as to customers as needed
  • Answer phone calls and email enquiries and relay calls and messages to appropriate managers and employees
  • Attend meetings, take notes, and follow up on decisions within area of responsibility
  • Assist drivers with preliminary paperwork information such a bill of lading
  • Input skeleton bills into the system ensuring that all critical information is input, enter comments regarding damages, shortages and ensure required signatures are present
  • Gather, enter, and update data to maintain software database on daily basis as appropriate, establish and maintain files and records 
  • Ensure that correct information about missed pickups and deliveries is rescheduled
  • Support and adhere to OS&D team procedures and policies to prevent OS&D loss; tracking freight movement and damages to prevent OS&D loss
  • Assist with data entry
  • Other related duties as may be required

 

Your Skills & Experience: 

  • Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience.
  • Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred, various roles within transportation would be beneficial 
  • Communication skills - advanced
  • Computer skills – accuracy, MS products, AS400, web based programs
  • Demonstrated customer relationship skills
  • Strong conflict resolution skills
  • Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment
  • Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues
  • Results focused
  • French & English
  • Able to work with little supervision

Administrative Coordinator

Day & Ross Inc.
Lachute
  Administrative Jobs Full-time
The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for manifesting, scanning, POD’ing and related duties for The Day & Ross Transportation Group. The purpose of this role is to supp...
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Sep 20th, 2024 at 14:18

Technical Solutions Architect Full-time Job

Day & Ross Inc.

IT & Telecoms   Fredericton
Job Details

The Technical solutions Architect will play a significant role in enabling our digital transformation. Acting as an expert and leader in technologies you will be accountable to ensure that our IT strategy, architecture, and technologies are aligned to drive business strategies and outcomes.  Working closely with a team of IT and business professionals, you will be expected to leverage your knowledge and experience in creating and executing cloud and on-prem computing strategies by designing, developing, and managing infrastructure and assets to help business meet its goals in a cost-effective manner.

 

How You'll Help:

  • Develop & maintain cloud & on-prem architecture and road maps for Day & Ross that aligns with enterprise architecture and business strategy. 
  • Work collaboratively and cross functionally with different solution stakeholder groups including Business Solution Services, IT architects, Service Delivery, application support and security. 
  • Review new solution & project proposals that requires Cloud & on-prem technologies.
  • Develop and/or review architectural and detailed designs to ensure it meets enterprise requirements.
  • Define the structure, components, and interactions of systems or services, ensuring the solution is scalable, secure, and meets performance standards.
  • Work with teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues or challenges that may arise during development or post-implementation.
  • Develop detailed knowledge of our Technical solution architecture and share acquired knowledge with team members through formal and informal channels.
  • Work closely with product owners to align technical solutions with business objectives and priorities.
  • Work with stakeholders to define cloud governance, cost management, and compliance strategies
  • Effectively communicate both verbal and written to project team members, business and senior leadership team.
  • Stay current on modern & emerging technologies, security, storage etc. and propose improvements to our architecture. 
  • Create presentations for senior leadership on new and upcoming technologies and clearly articulate the value our business will receive from implementing these technologies.
  • Work closely with network & infrastructure team to develop and maintain technology architecture for Day & Ross.
  • Lead the evaluation of on-premise solutions, present comprehensive findings, and oversee the migration to the cloud.

 

Your Skills & Experience:

  • University degree in Computer Science (or related field of study) or equivalent work experience
    • Cloud Certifications in the areas like Network, Security, Compliance, DevOps and Identity Fundamentals 
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as Technical Solutions Architect with an emphasis on supporting complex environments.
  • Experience in cloud services like Azure, AWS, Google Cloud.
  • Hands-on experience with complex enterprise systems, networks and technologies both from Cloud & on-prem perspective. 
  • Experience, from a design perspective in the following cloud areas:
    • Networking:
    • Monitor Resources and Log Analytics:
    • Compute:
    • Storage:
    • Application Workloads: 
    • Security and Protecting Identities:
    • Costs Controls
    • Resource Deployments
    • DevOps
  • A clear understanding of Cloud & on-prem Computing services. 
  • Experience in designing, building, deploying, operating, and optimizing resources in Cloud
  • Support cloud migration/implementations
  • Familiarity with cloud-native services, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud strategies
  • Understanding of the Agile project management framework
  • A detailed understanding of Networking, Databases, Software, APIs, Logic/Function Apps and Servers in the Cloud and on-prem environment. 
  • A track record of implementing and maintaining best practices and standards. 
  • Ability to assess new initiatives to determine work effort and estimate time-to-completion. 
  • Applied knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF is considered an asset. 

Technical Solutions Architect

Day & Ross Inc.
Fredericton
  IT & Telecoms Full-time
The Technical solutions Architect will play a significant role in enabling our digital transformation. Acting as an expert and leader in technologies you will be accountable to ens...
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Sep 18th, 2024 at 14:57