Parcel Service Coordinator

  • Full-time

Company Description

Metroland Media is a dynamic Media Company delivering vital business and community information to millions of readers across Ontario each week. With a healthy product offering in-print, online, trade shows and distribution networks, no target is unreachable. We are Ontario's largest and most successful community news and information source, provides local news and multi-media marketing solutions in Canada's heartland.

Metroland's diverse array of on-line products are visited by over 4 million unique visitors each month and print products are in the hands of more than 4.5 million customers a week. We continuously bringing new and acquired online products to market in order to provide our customers with a one-stop, comprehensive marketing solution. To connect with us, visit www.metroland.com

Torstar Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Torstar is committed to ensuring employment opportunity to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status or disability or any other factor protected by law.

Job Description

Reporting to the Parcel Service Manager this newly created position will be responsible for supporting the launch of our parcel service business out of the Gordon Baker Distribution Centre.  This role will coordinate inbound parcel traffic, onsite sortation & tracking & outbound delivery each day.  Responsibilities include monitoring daily delivery targets and service requirements through data tracking and management. The successful candidate will work closely with the Parcel Service Manager and interact daily with Circulation and warehouse staff to ensure sortation and delivery processes are in place and operating efficiently. 

Position Accountabilities:

  • Reports directly to the Parcel Service Manager
  • Closely monitor data coming from internal customers and process data corrections to ensure accuracy & build manifest information for daily delivery use
  • Monitor incoming parcel shipments & traffic to ensure timely processing of parcels
  • Work closely with warehouse staff to ensure efficient parcel sortation
  • Monitor and identify missorted parcels and make necessary sort & delivery corrections
  • Partner with Circulation Managers to ensure sufficient delivery routes & necessary delivery coverage
  • Constantly review data tracking systems for timely and efficient parcel traffic flow
  • Complete various administrative tasks such as creating spreadsheets, data input, e-filing, and mail

Qualifications

  • Ability to think on your feet and work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
  • Energetic self-starter
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
  • Experience in data processing would be an asset
  • Customer focus with outstanding work ethic
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a positive attitude
  • Strong computer skills with sound knowledge of excel

Additional Information

Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview of your requirements.

Privacy Notice