Area Lead - Permanent Full-Time - Ontario

Job summary

The Area Lead is responsible for managing branch operations, including staff development, shipment processing, and maintaining high service standards. They must also ensure facility safety, compliance, and effective communication between leadership and branch teams.

Job details

Company Description We make shipping easier for Canadian businesses and entrepreneurs. Since 2001, Chit Chats has helped small businesses and entrepreneurs ship across Canada and around the world with simple, affordable shipping solutions. But we’re more than a shipping company. We’re a team of people who care about helping others succeed. We’re curious about how we can do things better, cheerful in how we show up, and always ready to help. If you want to work somewhere your ideas matter, your teammates have your back, and the work you do helps Canadian businesses and entrepreneurs grow, you’ll fit right in at Chit Chats! Job Description Lead high-performing teams, drive operational excellence, and deliver exceptional client experiences while bringing Chit Chats’ values of Caring, Curious, and Cheerful to life. Lead and develop people: Coach, support, and develop Branch staff, building a positive and high-performing culture. Support branch operations: Ensure locations are staffed, organized, safe, and running efficiently, with accurate shipment processing and strong service standards. Champion the client: Help your team deliver welcoming, reliable experiences and resolve client concerns effectively. Drive performance: Monitor operational goals, staffing, service quality, and identify opportunities for improvement. Keep teams connected: Lead regular meetings, share updates, and maintain clear communication between leadership, Branch staff, and support teams. Maintain high standards: Oversee compliance, facility upkeep, safety, security, scheduling, and other operational requirements. Promote a culture that reflects Chit Chats’ values of Caring, Curious, and Cheerful. Why Join Chit Chats? You’ll be part of a growing, entrepreneurial team that helps Canadian businesses reach customers around the world. If you enjoy helping people succeed, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Qualifications What You Bring Two (2+) years in a leadership or management role (Prior shipping and logistics experience is an asset but not required). Strong people-leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. The ability to coach and develop teams, manage performance, and build positive working relationships. A practical, adaptable approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A commitment to Chit Chats’ values: Caring, Curious, and Cheerful. Class 1 safety shoes with a green triangle patch. Additional Information Total Rewards and Compensation: Salary: Starting $55,000.00 CAD/annum. Employer paid Group Benefits (Health, Dental and Vision; 100% coverage). Annual Year-End Bonus. Birthday leave (Paid). Two weeks paid vacation (negotiable) A rich GRSP plan eligibility after 3 months of employment This is a Permanent Full-Time position. Some travel within Ontario region may be required. We thank you for your application, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to reference and criminal background checks prior to employment. As a federally regulated employer, Chit Chats Express fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Compensation: from CAD 55000 - yearly

What you’ll do

The Area Lead is responsible for managing branch operations, including staff development, shipment processing, and maintaining high service standards. They must also ensure facility safety, compliance, and effective communication between leadership and branch teams.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least two years of experience in a leadership or management role. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required, along with the ability to foster a positive, high-performing team culture.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Annual year-end bonus
• Birthday leave
• Paid vacation
• GRSP plan

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Operational Excellence · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Staff Development · Preferred
• Performance Monitoring · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Leadership
• Team management
• Operational excellence
• Client experience
• Coaching
• Staff development
• Performance monitoring
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Logistics
• Compliance
• Safety management
• Scheduling
• Organization
• Management
• Operations
• Problem Solving
• Operational Excellence
• Curiosity
• Service Standards
• Employment Equity

Job areas

• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Retail
• Area Leader
• Operations Supervisor (General)
• Manufacturing Managers
• General and Operations Managers

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