Ship Agent

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Holmes Maritime Inc Full time

Work Term:
Permanent

  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 37.5 hours per week
  • Education: College/CEGEP
  • Experience: 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience

Work setting:

  • Transportation
  • Transportation
- road/rail/marine

Tasks:

  • Prepare and process import and export documents and other forms on behalf of clients
  • Arrange for payment of duties, taxes, storage and transportation of imported goods
  • Negotiate rates and terms
  • Prepare contracts and other papers
  • Advise clients on export and import restrictions
  • Advise clients on tariff system
  • Explain features when purchasing or selling for clients
  • Negotiate price when purchasing or selling
  • Advise clients on insurance requirements and other custom related matters
  • Send invoices
  • Project cash flow and financing requirements
  • Project management
  • Manage contracts
  • Issue clearance instructions to vessels
  • Invoice clients
  • Direct and monitor vessel movements
  • Communicate with ships, aircraft and other remote operations
  • Coordinate contract services
  • Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
  • Communicate with other workers to coordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments

Computer and technology knowledge:

  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Word

Area of work experience:

  • Operations
  • Invoices

Type of industry experience:

  • Marine industry

Area of specialization:

  • Transportation
interior of trains, airplanes and boats

Security and safety:

  • Bondable
  • Enhanced reliability security clearance
  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information:

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Fastpaced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Large workload
  • Overtime required

Screening questions:

  • Are you available for shift or oncall work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Workplace information:

  • On the road job

Health benefits:

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits:

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid

Other benefits:

  • Parking available


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