Operations Coordinator

The Sarens Group is a recognized world leader in heavy lifting and engineered transport. With state of the art equipment, value-added engineering and a top-tier team of professionals, Sarens offers our customers creative solutions to today's crane rental, heavy lift and transport challenges. Our success at Sarens lies in our entrepreneurial spirit: "Nothing too heavy, nothing too high." With 101 entities in 51 countries, we have a proven ability to meet the greatest heavy lift and transport challenges around the globe. Sarens Canada is currently recruiting for an Operations Coordinator based out of our Fort Saskatchewan AB Branch. This is a full-time permanent position reporting to the VP Western Canada This position will be responsible for the following responsibilities and tasks (but not limited to); **Operations** Assisting with the management of daily operational activities. Coordinating allocation branch personnel and equipment. Fleet allocation and asset management. Arranging and assisting with the onboarding of new employees Assisting management by creating assignments, tracking progress, and resolving issues Preparing and maintaining operations documents and reports Checks & reviews branch operators’ hours / Work Record Sheets Ensures that driver log sheets are completed and that drivers hours are compliant with government regulations. Communicates daily with his/her employees. Pro-actively informs Maintenance dept. on status and condition of equipment. Maintain clear and accurate operations documents/procedures for reference purposes Experience in Heavy Haul with thorough understanding of permitting and dispatching overweight and over-dimensional transporting in Western Canada. Source quotations from multiple vendors, coordination with vendors, and documentation of equipment moves. Follows up with sub-contractors to ensure accurate billing and coordination of services Prepares documents to be submitted to invoicing, and monitors third party invoices Provides administrative support to the Branch Manager as required. Provides on call services and is prepared to dispatch drivers and operators as required. Able to work flexible hours as required. **SHEQ and Compliance** Actively involved in the branch to work safely and according to the Sarens’ quality standards to ensure that all work is done in a safe, efficient and qualitative way. **Sales** Pro-actively informs Sales dept. on relevant potential leads, customer/market circumstances, market developments, risks, etc. Processes RFQ’s (Request for Quotation) and prepares estimates and tenders following the Sales authorization scheme. **Operations Coordinator Requirements**: High school diploma/GED required. Excellent communication and people management skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ability to multitask and prioritize. Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills. **Qualifications** 2-5 Years experience in a similar role Project Management training considered an asset Experience in complex and competitive environments Able to read and understand technical documentation Adequate knowledge of cranes, special transport execution and equipment Excellent customer service, organization, critical thinking and interpersonal skills Experience in obtaining overweight & over dimensional transport permits for equipment in Western Canada. **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year **Benefits**: - Dental care - Extended health care - Life insurance - RRSP match - Vision care Work Location: In person