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Join to apply for the Terminal Manager role at Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. Lead one of the busiest, most strategically important terminals in our network. Were looking for a driven, resilient, and handson Terminal Manager to lead our highprofile Surrey Terminal. This operation is fastpaced, complex, and central to our networkand we need a leader who brings clarity, confidence, and energy to every shift. If you thrive in dynamic environments, excel in unionised settings, and know how to rally teams around big goals, this is a chance to make a major impact. What Youll Do Operational Leadership Lead all terminal functions: dock operations, yard management, routing, dispatching, freight flow, and equipment utilisation. Develop short and longterm plans aligned with corporate goals. Maintain optimal staffing levels, schedules, and resource allocation during fluctuating volumes. Monitor KPIs productivity, service, damages, turnaround times and drive continuous improvement. Lead confidently through peak seasons, disruptions, and highpressure situations. Freight & LTL Expertise Apply deep knowledge of LTL freight handling, crossdocking, routing, loading patterns, and shipment flow. Review manifests, load plans, driver logs, and trailer metrics daily to resolve issues and keep operations compliant and efficient. Anticipate bottlenecks, volume changes, and network impacts before they occur. Safety & Compliance Ensure full compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal regulations. Champion a strong safety culture, with consistent use of procedures and PPE. Maintain uptodate documentation, SOPs, and regulatory requirements. People Leadership & Labour Relations Lead a diverse team of managers, supervisors, dispatchers, and frontline employees. Coach, mentor, and develop talent while promoting accountability and engagement. Maintain strong labour relations: navigate grievances, contract language, and disciplinary processes collaboratively. Foster open communication and a positive, respectful team environment. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with key accounts and respond quickly to service issues. Identify root causes and deliver longterm solutions. Financial & Cost Management Manage terminal budgets including labour, maintenance, and consumables. Identify costsaving opportunities and improve operational efficiency without sacrificing safety or service. Required 5+ years of labour relations experience in a unionised environment. 6+ years of management experience, including 5+ leading managers/supervisors. Strong LTL freight operations knowledge. Proven ability to lead, delegate, and drive performance in fastpaced environments. Experience coaching, training, and developing employees. High emotional intelligence, resilience, and strong execution skills. Preferred Experience leading through peak volumes and operational disruptions. Strong analytical and decisionmaking abilities using KPIs and data. Track record of developing highperforming teams. Assets Experience with terminal management systems, AS400, or similar software. Exposure to crossfunctional or corporatelevel initiatives. Knowledge of lean or continuous improvement practices. If youre ready to lead a flagship terminal and take on a role where your decisions shape daily performance and longterm success, wed love to hear from you. Whats In It For You? Make a Difference: Be part of a missiondriven company, giving back to the community and making the world a better place! We support over 25 nonprofit organisations and local charities every year through monetary donation or volunteer work. We also match employee donations up to $150 per employee per year. Weve got you covered! From comprehensive Health and Dental plans to Long Term Disability coverage plus a solid Pension Plan to help you build your future, our benefits are as awesome as our team. Health is Wealth: Enjoy our 100% companypaid, comprehensive benefit plan so you and your family can stay fit and crush your goals. Invest in your future: Enjoy a robust Defined Contribution Pension Plan where your tomorrow is built today. We match your contributions and help your retirement savings grow. Climb That Ladder: True to our values, we are committed to helping our employees reach their professional goals. We offer opportunities galore for learning, growth and levelling up your skills. Party Time: We like to have fun, and we hope you do too! Enjoy regular social events and activities. Its all about balance: We treat our customers like friends and our employees like family. As a familyowned company, we understand the importance of worklife balance we offer competitive timeoff benefits and a balanced schedule for our drivers so they can spend less time on the road and more time with the ones they love. Go Green: Our Green Initiative programmes limit our carbon footprint with roadspeed governance to reduce fuel consumption, equip new tractors with cleanemissions technology, and invest in tech to limit paper use just to name a few. Our Values: Develop, Care & Achieve. Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Committed to Environmental Responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr