Bilingual Import & Logistics Coordinator (English Required)
Introduction
Are you an experienced ocean import professional looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a collaborative team?
Our client is seeking a Bilingual Import & Logistics Coordinator (English required) to support growing shipment volumes across Canada and the United States. This is a permanent, in-office opportunity in Toronto for someone who values consistency, teamwork, clear processes, and the opportunity to become a trusted member of an established organization.
The position offers a salary of $70,000 to $75,000 per year and a predictable Monday to Friday schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. This role is fully in-office, five days per week.
This is an existing, net-new vacancy created to add capacity to the logistics team.
What You’ll Do
You will join an experienced logistics team responsible for coordinating ocean imports into Canada and the United States. Your work will cover the complete shipment lifecycle, from freight quotations and vessel bookings through customs documentation, shipment tracking, warehouse coordination, invoicing, and final delivery.
This is a hands-on position where accuracy, communication, and dependable follow-through are highly valued.
Responsibilities
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Coordinate full-container-load ocean imports and support occasional LCL and air freight requirements.
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Source freight, transload, warehouse, and local delivery quotations.
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Communicate with international vendors, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, carriers, and internal teams.
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Book vessels and maintain accurate shipment and logistics records.
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Prepare, review, and submit customs and import documentation for Canadian and U.S. shipments.
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Coordinate required U.S. import security filings through customs brokers.
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Track ocean, rail, and local transportation from departure through final delivery and empty-container return.
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Enter and maintain shipment information within the company ERP system.
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Identify shipment issues, communicate updates, and coordinate timely resolutions.
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Verify service-provider invoices and prepare shipment-related billing.
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Review technical shipment documentation against applicable requirements.
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Support applicable duty, trade, and quota documentation and reporting.
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Monitor freight-market information and assist with logistics reporting.
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Maintain procedures and contribute to continuous process improvement.
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Provide administrative and logistics backup to colleagues during vacations and periods of higher volume.
Qualifications
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3 or more years of ocean import experience involving North American shipments.
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Direct experience coordinating FCL shipments is required.
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Strong knowledge of customs documentation, freight forwarding, brokers, carriers, and shipment tracking.
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Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
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Strong practical Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
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Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
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ERP experience is an asset.
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Experience with air freight or imports from additional international markets is an asset.
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Strong attention to detail, accuracy, integrity, and organizational skills.
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Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities while maintaining reliable follow-through.
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Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
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Post-secondary education is preferred but not required.
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Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Benefits
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Competitive base salary of $70,000 to $75,000 per year.
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Stable Monday to Friday schedule, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Established, collaborative team environment.
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Structured in-office workplace with regular access to colleagues and internal support.
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Opportunity to work across the complete international import and logistics cycle.
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Long-term environment where reliability, knowledge sharing, and contribution to the team are valued.
Additional vacation and benefits details were not confirmed in the information provided and can be discussed during the recruitment process.
Why Work with Us
This opportunity is well suited to someone who wants to build long-term stability with an established organization rather than simply move from one logistics desk to another.
Our client offers a collaborative, relationship-focused workplace where team members work closely together, share knowledge, and provide backup when needed. You will handle meaningful import activity involving Canada and the United States while working within a team that values accuracy, consistency, sound judgment, and dependable communication.
If you enjoy solving logistics problems, maintaining control over the details, and being part of a close-knit team where your contribution matters, this could be an excellent long-term fit.
Disclosure: « Bilingual Source uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. This technology helps us match your unique language skills and professional experience with the specific needs of our clients. Final hiring and interview decisions continue to be made by our human recruitment experts. »
Vacancy: This is an existing vacancy with immediate availability. Our client is currently seeking Bilingual Import & Logistics Coordinator (English Required).