Job Summary

The Logistics Generalist performs a wide range of activities in support of the efficient operation of the Logistics Division.

The Generalist receives mail and shipments, inspects goods for completeness, damage, or other irregularities and ensures that incoming items arrive in a timely manner to their final destination. The incumbent processes outgoing domestic and international mail through Canada Post, and various couriers, ensuring proper shipping, customs, and insurance forms are completed. The Generalist troubleshoots and resolves discrepancies that are identified in incoming and outgoing mail and shipments.

The Generalist gathers and distributes heavy, valuable, hazardous, cumbersome and fragile items and confidential documents to various destinations. The incumbent provides support for institutional events by delivering and returning equipment and supplies and helping with set up and take down.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized one-year certificate program in logistics or Supply Chain.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a logistics environment.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license with good driving record.
• WHMIS certification required.
• Hazardous Material (Hazmat) training required.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification with Class 7 Radioactive required.
• Knowledge of shipping / receiving practices.
• Computer skills required including MS Office.
• Experience with databases and spreadsheets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Duties require a moderate degree of physical exertion including bending down, kneeling, pulling, pushing, manually carrying, lifting & transporting heavy objects.
• Ability to lift 40-50 pounds.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter by the application deadline.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.