R&D Transport Coordinator

Valcourt, QC
Hybrid
Posted Sep 25, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Plan and optimize prototype shipments by road, air, and ocean to domestic and international testing sites, ensuring customs compliance and coordinating with engineering, transport, and customs teams. Analyze transportation costs, resolve shipment issues, mitigate risks, support administrative tasks, and improve logistics processes and tools.

Job details

Are you passionate about logistics and eager to play a key role in developing innovative products? We are looking for an R&D Transport Coordinator, reporting to the Technical Services Manager, to optimize and manage logistics processes and transportation in an innovation-driven environment. In this role, you will have a real impact on operations by ensuring smooth and efficient logistics flows, directly contributing to the success of product development at BRP. YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO: Manage & Optimize Transportation (STR): Plan and streamline the shipment of prototypes (small packages, road, air, ocean freight) to testing sites in the U.S. and internationally, while modernizing processes and work tools. Compliance & Customs: Implement suitable customs regimes (temporary import/export) in close collaboration with expert teams. Ensure shipment compliance across all stakeholders. Cost Management: Analyze shipping costs across various methods. Work with satellite teams to identify and apply cost-reduction levers. Act as a Liaison: Coordinate between engineering requests and the customs and transport teams. Problem Resolution & Risk Management: Resolve transport issues. Identify potential shipment risks and implement risk-mitigation initiatives. Team Support: Assist the team with various administrative tasks and responsibilities. Continuous Improvement: Lead the improvement of our transport processes by implementing more efficient tools. YOU'LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES: College Diploma (DEC) in Logistics or equivalent experience. Background in industrial or R&D logistics, strong knowledge of multimodal transport rules, and a good understanding of the vehicle development cycle. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to communicate daily with internal and external stakeholders outside Quebec, including English-only speakers. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, responsiveness, autonomy, and a collaborative mindset for working in cross-functional teams. Do you have other skills? Tell us what makes you unique and why you would be a great addition to the team. ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead! For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning. AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN. Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it: Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results Generous paid time away Pension plan Collective saving opportunities Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP What about some feel good perks: Flexible work schedule A summer schedule that varies by department and location Holiday season shutdown Educational resources Discount on BRP products WELCOME TO BRP We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 20,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey. #LI-Hybrid #LI-EL1

What you’ll do

Requirements

A college diploma in logistics or equivalent experience is required, along with a background in industrial or R&D logistics, knowledge of multimodal transport rules, and an understanding of the vehicle development cycle. Candidates should be proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office and demonstrate strong communication, organization, attention to detail, responsiveness, autonomy, and collaboration skills.