Logistics 3PL Senior Broker

Kelowna, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$42,000–$45,000 / year

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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

The Senior Broker is responsible for sourcing and managing freight capacity while negotiating competitive rates with carrier partners. They oversee the end-to-end shipment process, ensuring service quality, billing accuracy, and proactive resolution of transportation challenges.

Job details

The Logistics 3PL Senior Broker is responsible for developing and managing freight solutions by connecting customers with reliable carrier partners across North America. This role sources and secures freight capacity, negotiates rates, builds and maintains customer and carrier relationships, and oversees shipments from pickup through delivery. Success in this position requires strong industry knowledge, exceptional communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to proactively solve transportation challenges while maximizing service, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Why Join the Sutherland Group? Diverse career opportunities across transportation, logistics, industrial services, and construction Competitive pay, comprehensive rewards, and benefits Opportunities to build a long-term career, not just a job A collaborative culture built on safety, respect, and transparency Meaningful work that supports the success of multiple businesses and teams Local roots and proud supporters of the communities where we live and work Position Benefits Competitive compensation with uncapped commission potential. Permanent Full-time role. Growing logistics division with advancement opportunities Supportive team environment with autonomy in the role Work with a company expanding across civil construction and supply chains Responsibilities Source, secure, and manage freight with reliable carriers Negotiate competitive rates while maintaining service quality Track and trace shipments, resolving issues proactively Communicate with customers, carriers, and internal teams Grow and manage a personal carrier network Ensure timely documentation, billing accuracy, and compliance Identify opportunities to optimize cost, service, and route efficiency Qualifications 3+ years of 3PL brokerage experience Understanding of TL/LTL, flatbed, heavy haul, and/or Van freight Ability to negotiate rates and manage carrier relationships Strong communication and problem-solving skills Experience with TMS platforms and load boards (Loadlink, HubSpot) High attention to detail and organizational ability Self-motivated with strong ownership Existing carrier network in Canada/USA Existing customer network in Canada/USA Knowledge of Canadian transportation regulations About Sutherland Group The Sutherland Group is a family of companies operating across transportation, construction, forestry, environmental, mining, marine, and industrial services. For 30 years, we have invested in our people, supported career growth, and delivered exceptional work for our customers and communities. Join the Team Ready to build your career with a team that lives its values every day? We seek people who are Curious & Adaptable, Trustworthy, Humbly Confident, Better Together, and ready to Make It Happen. We'd love to hear from you. Different perspectives build better teams. The Sutherland Group of Companies is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from any protected basis such as persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America and any other basis under applicable law. If you require any accommodation at any point during the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources team at 778-754-4021.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of 3PL brokerage experience and a strong understanding of various freight types including TL, LTL, and flatbed. Proficiency with TMS platforms and load boards, along with an existing network of carriers and customers in Canada/USA, is required.