Assistant CoordinatorCando Rail & Terminals • Brandon, MB, CA

Assistant Coordinator

Cando Rail & Terminals • Brandon, MB, CA

2 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Assistant Coordinator – A self‑starter with strong organization, communication, interpersonal, accounting, and computer skills. The role supports the Installations department by organizing and coordinating administrative needs in a fast‑paced, customer‑orientated environment.

Cando provides specialized rail operating services, including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services. With over 50 operations, we are the 3rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

Cando Advantages

Work‑life balance with fixed schedules
Technical and leadership training programs
Award‑winning safety culture
Employee ownership program
Group life, AD&D, and long‑term disability insurance
Flexible health and dental benefits
Canada’s best managed company for 9 years

Roles & Responsibilities

Support the Manager and Coordinator in finding new contract opportunities and developing a growing network of customers

Assist with planning, scheduling, and assigning of resources (equipment and people) for various projects; maximize use of resources to reduce overall cost

Create a breakdown of required materials, source products and create an estimate of overall project cost; compile information for bidding purposes and input into the computer for pricing

Provide administrative support for the department including preparing invoices, purchase orders, cost logs, employee paperwork, hotels, and contract management

Manage customer and employee enquiries in a courteous and expedient manner; stay in contact with customers to ensure needs are being met and inquire about additional projects / materials required

Organize and maintain all files and records specific to the business unit

Assist in tracking projects, and ensuring the business unit meets organizational deadlines

Assist in developing and monitoring project cost estimates, schedules, reports, procedures, and accounting functions; assist with managing the overall budget for projects

Track employee payroll and assist with employee expense accounts and credit card tracking

Assume strong leadership in health and safety, building up the culture of zero accidents

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Communicate effectively orally and in writing with people of all backgrounds and levels of comprehension including managers, employees, customers, and the public; exercise discretion and good judgement when providing information to internal or external customers with regard to sensitive or confidential issues

Work with others to foster a respectful workplace and an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork; create a work environment that is open to maintaining positive relationships

Establish rapport with people and influence opinions, attitudes, or judgements

Build, develop, mentor and lead in a way that promotes Cando culture and its values of safety, growth, innovation, and employee / customer satisfaction

Work independently, self‑motivated, innovative, and responsible in decision‑making; think pro‑actively and strategically

Plan, organize and prioritize workload taking into consideration conflicting deadlines and multiple unrelated projects

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; adapt easily to other software systems

Work with estimating, project management and maintenance planning software and practices

Gather essential information to find and identify required data

Strong understanding of project and budget management; read and understand blueprints and complete material estimation

Education & Experience

Grade 12, G.E.D., or Mature High School Diploma preferred

Three (3) years experience working in a contracting environment or similar industry preferred

Experience with scheduling, estimating, and bidding preferred

Post‑secondary certification in office or business administration an asset

Understanding of the construction industry; experience with civil engineering and / or rail industry an asset

Note : This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand the level of expertise required in this position.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Administrative

Industry

Rail Transportation

Location : Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

Salary : CA$55,080 – CA$65,354

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