Shunt Coordinator

As the Shunt Coordinator, you will be responsible for the development of Winnipeg’s Operation Shunting Activity. This will include developing a program that will utilize the shunt team to ensure movement of equipment is effective and timely for the daily operation of our business. Coordinating between Dispatch, Warehouse, Maintenance Department and outside shunting customers that ensure timely delivery of all equipment. Build upon our established trailer readiness program and audit of that program.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Uphold corporate policy, procedure, direction and culture; ensuring program objectives/goals are met.
• To communicate between the Warehouse, outside shunting customers, Maintenance Department, and the Operations Department that will ensure the timely dispatch of the shunt drivers on a daily basis.
• Provide, improve and develop programs for the Shunt Drivers training program and other programs as determined by his/her Manager, the Management Team and/or Executive.
• Other various Bison/Department projects, Tasks, Initiatives as assigned.

Our Ideal Candidate will possess:

• A valid Class 1 driver’s license, with experience in 53’ van trailers
• A clear driver’s abstract with no preventable accidents in the past 2 years, OR no more than 3 demerit points, no fresh convictions, accident convictions greater than 3 years old, and impaired driving convictions greater than 5 years old
• A pleasant manner to work with customers, dispatch, managers, and the shop
• Must have a good command of the English language in reading, writing, speaking and demonstrate comprehension of both written and verbal communications
• Dangerous Goods Certification, Air Brakes Certification, current medical card, and police clearance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills

Shift available: Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 18:30.

Why Bison:
• Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
• Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
• Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams

About Bison:
• Celebrating over 50 years in Business
• Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
• Committed to environmental sustainability

Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. 

Background and suitability for a career in Transportation is wide ranging. Some of our brightest people have joined us with no previous “trucking” experience. We always say we work in the “people business”. So, whether you have a background in the airline, automotive, retail or hospitality industries, to name a few, your experience is valuable and we are bound to find many transferrable skills.

We are ready to welcome exceptional, high potential contributors who aspire to lead people and processes in the pursuit of service excellence in a highly dynamic and collaborative environment. We seek team players who are eager to learn our business from the ground up, are able to demonstrate a track record of strong performance and possess a sincere interest in growing their careers in the transportation arena. We seek top notch communicators who adopt a driver of change mindset of “how can we be better, do better and get better results”.