Logistics Specialist

Enter the Game!

Activate is a technology company known for creating Canada's first full-scale interactive gaming experience.  We are looking to expand our team with the addition of a Logistics Specialist. The primary tasks are coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments without compromising the quality of Activate’s operations and ensuring our product is efficiently delivered to our national and international customers. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The Responsibilities:

Outbound Shipping Management

• Generate shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing slips, and customs paperwork; ensure all shipment and legal documentation is complete and accurate
• Coordinate and execute outbound shipping activities, ensuring compliance with shipping regulations and customer requirements
• Keep detailed records of outbound shipments, including tracking information, delivery confirmation, and any discrepancies
• Monitor and optimize shipping costs, negotiating favorable rates with carriers to maximize cost-effectiveness without compromising service quality
• Manage and oversee incoming and outgoing products and materials to ensure accurate deliveries
• Serves as an intermediary between the customer and the carrier to help resolve any issues
• Review and address discrepancies in carrier invoices, collaborating with relevant teams
• Assist in analyzing trends to manage demand and improve overall process efficiency

The Qualifications:

• Previous experience with MS Office and ERP systems (Epicor preferred)
• Certification in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution preferred (CLTD)
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• 3-5 years in a related field   
• Ability to adjust to different timelines and demands
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.
  
• Commitment to health and safety policies

The Perks: 

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits package
• Paid time off
• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

About Activate: 

Taking entertainment into the future by fusing technology and physical activity together to create live-action gaming experiences, Activate is a technology company building interactive gaming facilities with locations across Canada and the US.  For more information about Activate, please visit http://playactivate.com/ or check us out on Instagram - @activategames/Facebook @activategames. 

Activate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Activate is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation for a protected characteristic, contact hr@playactivate.com which is an email monitored for this purpose. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted