Import/Export Coordinator - Etobicoke
RandstadAre you an organized, forward-thinking logistics professional ready to elevate your career in global trade? Randstad Canada is currently partnering with an established international freight forwarding leader specializing in global beverage transportation to recruit an ambitious, collaborative Import/Export Coordinator to join their growing operations team. This permanent position can be based in e
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ither the Greater Toronto Area (Etobicoke) or Greater Montreal (Saint-Bruno). Aligned with our manufacturing & logistics specialization, this opportunity offers high visibility, full file ownership, and long-term career growth in the dynamic freight forwarding sector.
As an Import/Export Coordinator, you will take end-to-end operational ownership of international ocean freight shipments, serving key industry accounts and commercial stakeholders. Drawing from core principles of freight forwarding coordinators and logistics specialists (aligned with O*NET 43-5011.00: Cargo and Freight Agents), you will navigate international maritime regulations, coordinate seamless import operations, prepare critical shipping documentation, manage customs and liquor board compliance, and maintain proactive communication with carriers, overseas offices, and clients. Within our manufacturing & logistics division, you will manage end-to-end containerized shipments from booking to final billing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and superior service excellence.
Our recruitment specialists at Randstad are industry experts dedicated to connecting skilled talent with rewarding careers across Canadian supply chain networks. In this Import/Export Coordinator role within the manufacturing & logistics space, you will benefit from comprehensive, hands-on onboarding. The position begins with an initial five-day in-office training period (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) for the first six months to ensure thorough mentorship and operational alignment, followed by a flexible hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days remote). You will work alongside a collaborative, high-performing team of ocean freight specialists who value mutual support, proactive inquiry, and continuous learning.
Effective communication is essential for managing multifaceted international accounts and coordinating with global partners. Professional English proficiency (both written and oral) is required for all candidates, as you will correspond across worldwide supplier networks, commercial freight carriers, and international offices. For positions based in Greater Montreal, professional bilingualism in French and English is a significant asset to facilitate local stakeholder engagement and liquor board operations (such as the SAQ). Additionally, proficiency in Spanish is considered a valuable supplementary asset across both locations.
Randstad Operational: Secure a job that complements your skills, supports work-life balance, and powers your goals. Get access to a range of job opportunities through permanent, temp, or contract roles with the best employers, plus ongoing training from a trusted partner who cares about your working life and well-being.
Advantages
• Competitive base salary ranging from $55,000 to $70,000 per year, commensurate with freight forwarding experience.
• Annual performance-based bonus program.
• Comprehensive group benefits plan, including extended health care, dental coverage, and life insurance.
• Group RRSP plan with company matching contributions.
• Generous annual vacation allowance and personal paid time off.
• Attractive hybrid work flexibility (3 days in office / 2 days work-from-home) following an initial 6-month in-office training period.
• Supportive, growth-focused, and inclusive corporate culture within an internationally recognized supply chain leader.
Responsibilities
• Manage the complete end-to-end shipment lifecycle for international ocean import cargo, handling bookings, tracking, status updates, customs documentation, and final delivery.
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