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Director of Operations

Montreal, QC
Job ID 202210

Company Description

A pillar within the Canadian Freight Forwarding & Customs landscape; an industry leader headquartered in Montreal; a provider of exemplary customer service amongst a sea of anonymous, faceless, electronic exchanges; and a purveyor of precision and personalized logistics services… All-in-all, this a company you will want to join and will be proud to represent.

Proving time and again their capacity to meet client expectations for quality, efficiency and timely service they have secured and maintained numerous long term relationships with their esteemed clientele. In addition to long-term relationships with their client, and more importantly, they engender long-term, meaningful and trusting relationships with their employees.

They have a strong client base, a long history of success, a solid balance sheet, and an impressive IT infrastructure. Poised for explosive growth throughout their Canadian offices, they need a dynamic and visionary leader to drive the success of their flagship operation in Montreal!

If you are ready to take the operational helm of a dedicated, dynamic and thriving Freight Forwarding organization steeped in tradition and focused on quality customer service, please read on.

Compensation

Highly competitive and comprehensive compensation package, commensurate with experience! Your exciting, fulfilling and lucrative TOTAL REWARDS plan will include the following:

  • Robust Base Salary – We recognize & appreciate the value of your contributions
  • Bonus & Financial Incentives – Performance is valued, recognized and rewarded
  • Health & Wellness Benefits – We care about your health
  • Paid Vacation – It is important to disconnect and revitalize
  • Personal Days – To help balance personal and professional commitments
  • Annual Salary Reviews – The world keeps moving forward, so should you!
  • Commission – Finally, an operations role that pays for business you bring in!

The Opportunity

As Simon Sinek would say, start with why. In this case, why should you be interested in this career opportunity?

In addition to all of the many organizational, functional and specifics cited below there are two reasons that really stand out. First and foremost this organization is eager for strategic input and they have made room at the Executive table just for you. If you are currently feeling underutilized, underappreciated, underwhelmed or held back by a company whose leadership is unwilling to give your ideas a fair hearing, this is an excellent opportunity for you to contribute on the grand scale that you desire. Direct access to ownership and the final decision makers is a beautiful thing, especially when you are used to being hamstrung by endless layers of leadership, mountains of red tape and decisions that proceed at a glacial pace.

Secondly, and importantly, this company is also a joy to work for as they follow a management philosophy that espouses and upholds the values of caring for and developing their employees.  Additionally they are also a benevolent corporate citizen, adhering to a strong commitment to social responsibility and a sustainable environment.

The ”why” is important, always ask yourself “why?”!

Position Description

Your goal will be to arrive on the scene, analyze the operations and then make them better! An oversimplification, perhaps; however, let’s be honest, you are the Director of Operations, that is exactly what you will be expected to do!

Providing the traditional services of a Freight Forwarder you will be responsible for ocean, air, ground, warehousing and, perhaps customs, if that is also your thing.

By the way, don’t panic, it’s not like the place is in shambles, they are actually doing exceptionally well, but one can’t rest on one’s laurels and there is always a way to make things better, right?

Experience

As the successful candidate, you will be a dedicated practitioner of the art of Freight Forwarding, fully loaded with the technical competence to be a subject matter expert and, as such, seen as a strong resource for your team. You will also be a strong leader, able to guide, develop, empower and otherwise nurture a thriving and efficient team.

Rounding out the above, you will also have a keen eye for process optimization and will strive endlessly to bring exciting continuous improvement initiatives to the table; remember, we want to make things better!

Qualifications

CIFFA, CCS, PFF and other industry related certifications are an asset.

Education

Post-Secondary Education is an asset.

Additional Information

Date Posted: February 22, 2022
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industries: Customs Brokerage
Job Categories: Logistics/Distribution/Warehousing
Manages Others: Yes
Required Travel: No
Relocation Assistance: No
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Learn More About the Recruiter

Trevor Stewart, B.A., (Hons.)

Trevor joined the Recruitment Profession immediately upon graduation from University and has never looked back. He began his specialist career with the firm in 2002 after 5 successful years with a large, international, generalist staffing agency wherein he held a number of senior positions. In 2007, Trevor’s love for both the industry in general and the organization in particular, gave him cause to purchase the company. As President, Trevor manages the organization while still personally maintaining his specialist Logistics recruitment desk.

How to Apply

Please click on the “Apply” button located elsewhere on this job posting (preferred) or email your resume to:
tstewart@stoakley.com

About Stoakley-Stewart Consultants

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is an Executive Search/Recruiting firm with an impressive domestic presence and strong international reach. We opened our doors in 1977 and have grown to be one of the most successful employment agencies in Canada. We house a team of top-notch consultants, each acting as a subject matter expert in their chosen field. As a result we provide professional recruiting services to clients and candidates in a variety of industries, functions and geographies. This expansive breadth of experience allows us, as a firm, to successfully satisfy all of your hiring/employment needs.  In accordance with Canadian laws, it is the policy of Stoakley-Stewart Consultants to consider all qualified individuals for available positions without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, country of origin, age, disability etc.
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