Terminal Administrative Assistant Full-time Job

The Terminal Administrative Assistant provides support and performs a variety of administrative and operational analysis for the Terminal Manager, Director of Operations and Regional Admin. Mgr.  Also provides same for all other Managers as required.

How You’ll Help

• Prepares and submits expenses (utilizing Company Expense Policy) for Director of Operations, Regional Ops Mgr, Hub Manager, Regional Admin. Mgr.  This also includes manual expenses for “one time” users if required.
• Books travel for all above when required
• Gathering, maintaining and reporting all TPIP requirements i.e., tailgates, Step-BOS reports weekly for submission on Sharepoint site.
• All Business Card purchases for Day & Ross Operations cross-country
• Ordering supplies for and Monitoring of all terminal equipment i.e., photocopiers, printers, computers etc. 
• Ordering and maintaining office supplies.
• PO control for ordering  / receive office supplies and other orders as needed by Terminal (check & balance).
• Cheque scanning and reconciliation as well as possible bank visits to deposit cash and/or cheques when required.
• Set up of safety boot purchases and refunds if required.
• P-Card submissions for TOR terminal utilizing Company Policy. 
• Takes care of Amazon purchases for TOR, WSK, WIN, BLT, MTL when required.
• Prepare yearly license renewal for dispensing of propane
• Works with maintenance crews and monitoring company when maintenance is being completed for fire alarms, emergency lighting, sprinklers, hydrants and fire extinguishers 
• Works with Terminal’s Cleaning Company on any issues that arise in the buildings at TOR & BLT.
• Works with Vending Machine suppliers to maintain supplies.     
• Keeps a key log of all locks in the building / works with the locksmith on making sure necessary keys cut and broken locks repaired.
• Main contact for server issues from McCains IT group
• Maintaining and upkeep of the postage meter / replenishing when necessary
• Works with Loss/prevention team to have new employees activated or deactivated when necessary (card access).
• Update or request telephone extensions – work with IT to create
• IT ticket follow ups for the terminal when necessary.
• Book Board Room calendar when required.
• Backup to Hrly. & Agency Payroll with absences occur.
• File daily dock operations paperwork & security gate paperwork.
• May be involved with Health & Safety Team as Secretary, taking notes and updating files in the dock SDS folder
• Provides support to the Terminal for Managers & Supervisors when 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
• Excellent 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
• English, other languages an asset

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview. 

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.