Job Description

Taiga Building Products in Burnaby, BC, is currently seeking a full-time Logistics Administrative Assistant for a 6-month contract position. The successful candidate will report to the Administrator and will primarily be responsible for supporting Logistics needs and functions.

The position will be reviewed after 4 months, with the potential to be converted into a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Our Company

We are an international wholesale distributor of building products, with over 50 years legacy of serving the retail and industrial sectors across Canada and the United States. As a publicly traded company on the TSX, we are committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits to our employees.

Responsibilities:

This person would be a member of the Logistics Team with the responsibility to successfully implement Taiga's Logistics needs and functions, including but not limited to:

Coordination of inbound and outbound material using in-house systems (bisTrack, live freight board and insurance database systems). Follow up on the status of booked loads. Staying current with industry trends that will influence the supply, demand and cost related to Taiga's freight requirements. Review and process freight and custom invoices efficiently and accurately. Interact with suppliers, carriers and Taiga operations to maintain a positive and collaborative work environment Liaison between Taiga's accounts payable and truck companies' accounts receivables.

Attributes

Post-secondary education in Business or Administration Strong communication skills - verbal and written; ability to resolve issues promptly Interest various modes of transportation and logistics processes Basic accounting skills Excellent data entry and organizational skills Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment Initiative: assess situations and proactively initiate action independently Resourcefulness: find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties Assertiveness: able to successfully manage confrontation and take a competitive approach to managing Taiga's freight expenses Perform other duties as assigned within role.

Compensation:

Annual Salary - $50,000 (6 months: $25,000) Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Vision care Wellness program Onsite Parking Onsite Gym

How to Apply?

If you're eager to contribute to a growing team and enhance our accounting processes, we encourage you to apply with a cover letter, resume, and salary expectation referencing "Logistics Administrative Assistant" to hr@taigabuilding.com. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: As part of the hiring process, this role may require a background check. Would you be open to completing one?

Why Work for Taiga?

Equal opportunity employer, leading wholesale distributor of building products within North America and overseas! Check us out at

www.taigabuilding.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Vision care Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:

Burnaby, BC V5H 4M2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

As part of the hiring process, this role may require a background check. Would you be open to completing one?
Work Location: In person