GCT is the largest terminal operator and maritime employer in the country. We are the major entry point for international trade in Canada, totaling over $2 billion in economic output each year. Operating on the West Coast for over a hundred years, with the support of our people, we played a major role in the development of the Asia Pacific Gateway.

We offer rewarding opportunities for team-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment that are accountable, innovative, and driven to achieve challenging goals. We have an opportunity for a Rail Planner within our Deltaport Rail Planning Department. This is a unionized position represented by ILWU Local 502.

Duties

Reporting to the Manager, Terminal Planning, you will be responsible for decking, loading, and releasing rail tracks, in cooperation with other departments using a Terminal Operating System and other tools as required. The goal of this position is to allocate resources so that productivity and customer service are maximized.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Communication with the railways to ensure the movement of cargo in a timely fashion.
• Data input into the Terminal Operating System.
• Coordinating rail switching and loading.
• Assisting and dealing directly with operations personnel on the terminal.
• Complete additional duties as required.

Job Descriptions are intended to describe only the principal duties and responsibilities of a position. They are not meant to be either an inclusive or exclusive list of all work, tasks, and functions of any particular job.

Qualifications

You bring the following knowledge and experience:

High school graduation required and a diploma in Logistics, Transportation or Shipping is preferred.

• Two (2) years of relevant and related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established procedures with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated sound analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated sound verbal communication skills including telephone call-handling skills and the ability to respond to difficult or demanding situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated courteous, professional manner in dealing with internal and external contacts and customers, including positive interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with software applications required to support operations activities, including the MS Office suite of applications.
• Knowledge of rail and marine terminal / operations environment an asset.

In addition, you must be able to work assigned shifts and days of the week required to support a 24/7 operation. Overtime may be required. A valid Transportation Security Clearance (“TSC”) is required for this role.

Leadership Practices

Safety. Pride. Professionalism.