Logistics Jobs in Canada

Logistics Jobs: Overview

Supply chains rely on skilled logisticians to analyze and coordinate the storage and movement of products and materials. When you work in logistics, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the production, transportation, and delivery of in-demand inventory. Logistics jobs require knowledge of supply chains, and good problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.

Logisticians typically carry out these day-to-day tasks:

• Overseeing the lifecycle of products from design to disposal.
• Directing the allocation of products, supplies, and materials.
• Developing business relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Devising strategies to understand and meet clients’ needs.
• Finding ways to improve and refine logistical functions.
• Proposing strategies to streamline the cost and transportation of goods.

Most logisticians work for manufacturing companies, but some work for government agencies, wholesale trade companies, and retail enterprises. Expect a full-time schedule with some possible overtime to ensure that operations go as scheduled.

Other business operations jobs you may be interested in include:

• logistics manager jobs
• operations specialist jobs
• purchasing agent jobs

Education and Skills for Logistics Jobs

To get a job as a logistician, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, or a related field. Some employers may consider hiring someone with an associate degree and some related experience, however.

Certification isn’t required for logisticians, but it can help you demonstrate your value to employers and advance into a senior position. Canada’s Logistics Association offers the CITT-Certified Logistics Professional designation. To be eligible, you must have supply chain expertise, business management abilities, and real-world logistics experience. To complete the program, you must take courses in transportation systems, logistics processes, transportation law, and more. Plus, you must pass an exam.

The skills and qualities needed for a logistics job include:

• excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• critical-thinking skills.
• good customer-service skills.
• exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• problem-solving skills.

Update Your Logistics Resume

When was the last time you updated your logistics resume? If it’s been a while, you have likely acquired new skills and experience that employers will be interested in. These six steps can help you dust off the old resume and prepare it for employers. When you’re ready to add more elements to your resume, these top 10 questions can help put the writing aspect into perspective.

While it’s always best practice to send a cover letter when you apply, it’s important to get creative if you want to get noticed. To create a cover letter that catches that eye, you’ll need to start with a strong introduction, discuss your professional background, provide examples of your accomplishments, and end with enthusiasm for the job. Proper formatting is important for making your cover letter easy to read and navigate. See Monster’s guide to cover letter formatting to learn how to organize your cover letter.

Interviewing for Logistics Jobs

So, you’ve got an interview coming up. That’s great news. But if you want to make a good first impression, you’ll need to prepare yourself ahead of time. Start by creating answers to commonly asked questions such as, “Why do you want to leave your current job?” or “Walk me through your resume.” Practising your answers to these questions will allow you to go into your interview with confidence and build good rapport with your interviewer. After the interview is over, we suggest sending a thank you letter to show your appreciation for the interviewer’s time.

How Much Does a Logistics Job Pay?

What you make as a logistician will depend on your experience level as well as your location. To put it in perspective, logisticians in Saskatchewan earn a median salary of $55,989 per year, while they earn about $57,736 in Alberta. In Nova Scotia, the median yearly salary is $52,828, in contrast with $56,814 in Quebec.

You can get an estimate of what your salary will be by searching your job title and location on Monster’s Salary Estimator.

Want to Learn More About a Company You’re Interested In?

Canada has a huge number of supply chain companies. Find the one that’s the right fit for you by searching Monster’s company profiles tool. You’ll get a glimpse into a company’s work environment. That includes:

• the number of employees
• locations and headquarters
• mission statements
• photos and videos.

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