Yard Clerk

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
**Work setting**:

- Freight forwarding
- Transportation
**Tasks**:

- Light cleaning duties
- Maintain work records and logs
- Monitor personnel workloads and locations
- Keep track of shipments
- Maintain vehicle operator work records
- Receive requests for emergency assistance or service
- Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Word processing software
- Electronic mail
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Internet
**Service experience**:

- Trucking
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Tight deadlines
- Work under pressure
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- What is your current field of study?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Night shift premium
**Long term benefits**:

- Long-term care insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Parking available
- Wellness program