Oceanfreight Coordinator // Coordonnateur de fret maritime - 55-60k - Hybrid - Pointe-Claire, QC

Oceanfreight Coordinator – Freight Forwarding (Junior)

Location: Pointe-Claire, QC (West Island) | Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days from home)

Inner Circle Agency is hiring a Junior Oceanfreight Coordinator for a well-established freight forwarding company on the West Island. This is a great next step for a growing logistics professional with a foundation in ocean freight who wants to own files end to end and build a career in freight forwarding.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate FCL/LCL import and export ocean freight activities, plus related trucking, from origin to destination.


• Keep daily communication and close follow-up with overseas agents, steamship lines, truckers, vendors, warehouses, customs brokers, CBSA and Port Authorities.


• Open, track, trace and update files in CargoWise.


• Obtain rates from carriers and provide quotes to customers.


• Prepare and obtain all required documentation (SWB, CERS, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Manifests, E-Manifests, SDS/DG docs).


• Arrange pick-ups and deliveries with shippers, consignees and truckers.


• File and forward E-Manifests and coordinate customs releases with brokers and carriers.


• Handle quotes and files to completion, keeping cost, sell and documentation in order.


• Verify OBL and payment requirements before releasing shipments for delivery.


• Complete invoicing, collect PODs, close files and bill customers.


• Maintain client profiles and SOPs, and support client PO management.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of experience in freight forwarding or logistics (or relevant education/certification).


• Knowledge of ocean freight import/export rules and regulations.


• Bilingual (French & English), written and spoken.


• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).


• Experience with CargoWise (an asset).


• CIFFA & DGR certification (an asset).

Key Skills & Strengths

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to prioritize and work under deadlines.


• Good communication and a customer-service mindset.


• Eager to learn, proactive, and a team player.

This is a great opportunity to grow your freight forwarding career with a well-established company. Interested? Apply now.