Assistant Superintendent

SSA Marine Canada Ltd. is a diversified and integrated group of marine logistics companies committed to the success of our people, our customers, and our communities, to sustain and grow Canada's trade economy for the benefit of all Canadians. Our role in Canada's supply chain is essential. It's a responsibility and a privilege, one that inspires us to deliver expert solutions that help move cargo and people across the globe for our customers reliably, safely, and professionally.

SSA Marine is seeking a Assistant Superintendent to join our Squamish Terminals team. This full-time, permanent position is based out of our office in Squamish and reports to the Operations Manager.

The Position

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments. It requires the ability to work independently, think creatively, and solve problems effectively. Key responsibilities include coordinating daily workforce requirements (including ILWU team members), overseeing foreperson dispatch, managing CN rail car movements, and providing operational support to Superintendents and the broader leadership team.

The role involves delivering outstanding service to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, while contributing high-level administrative support to operational functions. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who bring a collaborative spirit, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities & Activities

• Coordinate daily dispatch of forepersons and crew, ensuring fair scheduling and compliance with collective agreements.
• Manage labour orders across multiple shifts, tracking availability, refusals, replacements, and double-shift assignments.
• Support logistics planning by coordinating freight movements, resource allocation, and shift coverage.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with internal teams, external partners, and labour providers to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain accurate records and enter operational data into relevant systems to support reporting and performance tracking.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as contract entry, documentation, and standardized record keeping.
• Monitor safety requirements and ensure appropriate job-specific warnings are included in labour orders.
• Contribute to planning for upcoming shifts, including gathering operational details and preparing manning sheets.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and take on new responsibilities as the role evolves.

Qualifications & Skills

• Possesses relevant post-secondary education and/or experience working in the logistics/distribution/safety field in a heavy industry setting.
• Previous customer service, inventory management/control, reporting
• Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Maintains a solution driven mindset and possesses critical thinking skills.
• Highly organized with time management and organizational skills.
• Strong technical skills (Office 365, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to input and retrieve data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively read, estimate, calculate, interpret, measure and document writing.
• Demonstrated ability to have sound judgement, be able to think critically and solve problems.
• Ability to work effectively with a union workforce.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment, under pressure and in a high paced environment.

Benefits of Working with SSA Marine

• A compensation package which includes extended health & dental benefits.
• Access to learning and professional development opportunities to support you and your career development.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs.
• Free parking
• Enjoy a company culture that is steeped in care for employees and where community and diversity, equity and inclusion are valued.'

To Apply

If you are looking to broaden your horizon and are committed to making a difference, we'd like to meet you.

As part of our hiring process, we use the Predictive Index Behavioural Assessment to better understand how your natural work style aligns with the role and our company culture. While we encourage applicants to complete the assessment, it is not a mandatory requirement to apply for any open roles. The assessment takes only 10-15 minutes to complete and has no right or wrong answers—just be yourself

Please follow this link to complete the assessment: PI Assessment

To learn more about our operations and company culture, mission, and vision, please view our website at

At SSA Marine, we acknowledge that certain applicants may bring unique expertise and skills that warrant consideration for a salary beyond the specified range. In exceptional situations, we are open to discussing such cases.

SSA Marine is committed to Employment Equity. We welcome and embrace applicants with diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives. If you have preferred pronouns, please let us know when you apply.

Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.