Jr. Export Coordinator

We’re partnering with a well-established, unionized food manufacturing leader to hire an experienced Jr. Export Coordinator to support high-volume, regulated exports across North America and select international markets. This role is critical to keeping product moving across borders — where accuracy, compliance, and timing matter.

Jr. Export Coordinator – Role Details

• On-site - Monday to Friday
• Salary: $55,000 – $60,000 (based on experience)
• 5% annual bonus
• 3 weeks vacation
• Benefits from Day 1
• RRSP – 3% company match

Jr. Export Coordinator – Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate export shipments from order receipt through final delivery
• Manage daily export activity, processing 12-15 shipments per day
• Prepare and review export documentation for food products shipping internationally
• Complete CFIA export paperwork, certificates, and regulatory documentation
• Coordinate inspections and approvals with QA, warehouse, shipping, and CFIA
• Book transportation and manage truck shipments (approximately 90% truck freight)
• Prepare driver instructions, load documentation, and export packages
• Track shipments, monitor border crossings, and address issues proactively
• Maintain accurate export schedules and communicate changes internally
• Ensure compliance with international trade, food safety, and export regulations
• Maintain organized, audit-ready shipping and export records
• Support internal teams and customers with shipment-related inquiries
• Assist with continuous improvement of export and documentation processes

Jr. Export Coordinator – Qualifications

• 2+ years of export coordination experience exporting food grade products *preferred
• Proven international export experience (U.S., Europe, New Zealand) an asset
• Strong working knowledge of CFIA documentation and export processes *preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven workloads
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment
• ERP experience considered an asset (Microsoft Dynamics NAV or similar)
• Professional, dependable, and collaborative work style