Description
Join the Armour Team Today!Why This Role Matters:As a Trip Assistant, you're not just helping freight move — you're the behind-the-scenes hero keeping our operations running smoothly across road, rail, and sea. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems on the fly, and want to play a vital role in connecting people and products across the country, this role is for you. What You'll Do:You'll be the heartbeat of multimodal transit planning, working closely with drivers, terminals, and key partners like Oceanex, CN, and CP to ensure everything stays on track. From real-time shipment tracking to making sure our drivers have everything they need to succeed, you'll tackle operational challenges head-on and help deliver excellence every step of the way. Key Responsibilities:- Keep safety and operational procedures top of mind in all you do
- Collaborate with business partners and customers to keep freight moving
- Maximize equipment use and avoid unnecessary costs through smart planning
- Support multimodal transit across trucks, vessels, and rails
- Help plan cost-effective, efficient transit routes
- Keep drivers informed and equipped with all paperwork and trip details
- Track shipments, troubleshoot delays, and work with carriers to keep things moving
- Take care of admin tasks like billing, RV creation, and reporting
- Identify opportunities to improve and share them with the team
- Jump into meetings, training, and team huddles to stay aligned
- Help plan driver vacation coverage and update leadership on transit visibility
- Support the Multimodal Operations Manager as business needs evolve
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Confidence in making decisions and handling changing priorities
- Solid time management and multitasking abilities
- A proactive mindset and strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate clearly with drivers, customers, and internal teams
- Fast-paced, high-impact environment where every day is different
- Flexible shift work to keep things fresh and cover operational needs
- Frequent communication via email, phone, and satellite systems
- Supportive team culture that values ideas, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Dispatch experience and knowledge of TruckMate (an asset)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
- Confident computer skills and fast typing