College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Work setting
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Trucking company
Tasks
- Evaluate daily operations
- Plan and organize daily operations
- Plan for changes to schedules and policies
- Prepare reports for senior management
- Train staff
- Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit
- Ensure transport compliance with regulations
- Establish and implement policies and standards for the transportation and storage of goods
- Negotiate for services and preferential rates
- Oversee the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and goods
- Oversee the setting of transportation service rates and monitor revenue
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Supervision
3-4 people
Area of work experience
Fleet management
Security and safety
Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Interest in co-ordinating information to direct, control and evaluate the operations of transportation companies, and to determine safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods; and in overseeing dispatch of vehicles, vessels or aircraft and in recruiting personnel and overseeing their training
DIRECTIVE
Interest in co-ordinating information to direct, control and evaluate the operations of transportation companies, and to determine safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods; and in overseeing dispatch of vehicles, vessels or aircraft and in recruiting personnel and overseeing their training
METHODICAL
Interest in monitoring company and departmental performance, in planning changes to schedules and policies and in ensuring that company procedures comply with transport regulations
social
Interest in negotiating with personnel and senior management to change schedules and policies
The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.
Typical ability expectations for this job
Are you organized and great at analyzing things? Are you good at managing budgets? Can you make good decisions and solve problems well? Then you may be on the track to success in a career as a traffic manager.
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Manager, Freight Traffic in Edmonton employer: Alberta
The Alberta Human Rights Commission is an exceptional employer dedicated to promoting equality and inclusivity in the community. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development and leadership within a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Located in vibrant Edmonton or Calgary, our team enjoys a meaningful work environment where they can make a significant impact on human rights across Alberta.
