Ship Agent

5 months ago


Halifax, 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
- Co-ordinate contract services
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate 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**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Large workload
- Overtime required
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call 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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