Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Internship
This position is a paid internship that encourages on-the-job learning and skill development. It is aimed at any candidate who wishes to acquire work experience or explore a career.
Work setting
- Transportation
- Freight forwarding
- Head office
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Establish work schedules and procedures
- Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
- Perform routine clerical duties
- Prepare and submit reports
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) Certificate
- Membership in the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Word processing software
- Database software
- Spreadsheet
- Database
- MS Outlook
- Internet
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS Windows
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- MS Office
Type of industry experience
- Shipping line
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Accurate
- Values and ethics
- Proactive
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Gratuities