PSA Halifax is recruiting for a Gate Coordinator
PSA Halifax Atlantic Hub

Temporary Position - One Year Contract

We are looking for candidates who have the skill, energy, attitude and curiosity to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations at all times through careful planning and management of available resources. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly successful and leading container terminal operation in the East Coast of Canada. The position offers a competitive salary with annual performance-based incentives, medical benefits for individual and family, contributive pension benefits and opportunities for training and development.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Gate Coordinator is the first point of contact for the trucking industry for receiving/delivering containers to/from the terminal. The Gate Coordinator ensures proper documentation has been received either in hard copy or soft copy before any containers are received or delivered to/from the terminal. Liaises with the Marine Superintendent to ensure adequate labour and equipment is made available to the gate operation on a daily basis to ensure an efficient terminal operation to the trucking industry. Deals effectively with the Shipping Lines and Trucking Companies on a daily basis to ensure the terminal provides a reasonable level of service to meet the requirements of the customer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Grade 12 high school diploma; previous experience working in a marine terminal/industrial environment in the areas of administration, operations/and or safety in a deadline sensitive working environments is an asset.

Computer Skills: MS Office including: (Word, Access, Excel), Outlook Email, Adobe Pro, Internet, scheduling software such as ERP/Terminal operating systems.

Customer Service Skills: Able to deal with a variety of customer demands and challenges.

COMPENSATION: Temporary 12 (months), 40 hours per week; attractive salary and benefits package. Union dues applicable.

TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

COMPENSATION: The position of Gate Coordinator is a member of the Halifax Freight and Steam Checkers Union, Local 1341 of the International Longshoremen's Association.

Posting Start Date: Monday, June 30, 2025

Posting End Date: Monday, July 28, 2025