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Dexterra Travel Coordinator in Thunder Bay, Ontario
Company Description
WHO ARE WE?
Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care.
Job Description
WHAT'S THE JOB?
The Travel Coordinator is responsible for the full-cycle transportation of employees travelling to and from our site locations in areas including Northwestern Ontario, Manitoba and Nunavut.
Responsibilities include:
Organize and communicate travel arrangements for employees from point of origin to site locations in Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, and Nunavut such as air travel, hotel accommodations, and ground transportation
Escalate any traveler requests or concerns to the appropriate supervisor or manager
Send return-to-work email to all scheduled staff and ensuring site requirements are met through the monitoring of returned Fit For Work forms
Use corporate travel platform to book various types of travel including hotel, flights, car rentals, et. while minimizing cost to the company.
Prepares travel itineraries and distributes travel arrangements and schedules to all scheduled drivers
Organize drivers: scheduling, preparing travel routes and instructions, and maintaining an up-to-date driver’s manifest of staff travelling in and out of each site
Maintain an inventory of company vehicles
Coordinate safe journey management plans
Invoicing: create and submit purchase orders
Provide support to the logistics team as required
On call and weekend support as needed
Maintain point of contact / dispatch safety services with drivers and transportation vendors
Adhere and maintain compliance with Dexterra Group and Horizon North policies and procedures
Ensure that workplace’s health and safety requirements upheld
Maintain accurate and up-to-date travel records using internal tools and software
Qualifications
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The Travel Coordinator is an experienced, self-starter who possess effective skills in communication, time management and critical thinking.
High school diploma required; some higher education preferred
Valid G class drivers license with clean drivers abstract is required
Previous training and experience with ELITE or similar travel software highly preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong working knowledge of the travel industry
Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to assess multiple options and to identify the best choice to serve a specified goal
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Additional Information
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Health and dental benefits effective upon hire
Ability to expand skills in a large camp atmosphere
Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader
Work schedule and remuneration:
The Travel Coordinator works a schedule of Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm with some on-call and weekend coverage required. An hourly rate of $24.00 is included and health and dental benefits are effective upon hiring.
Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.
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