*Due to the travel that is required for this position, all applicants MUST be fully vaccinated (and past their inoculation period of two weeks) with a vaccine recognized by the Canadian government.

ABOUT BREAKAWAY

Over the past 3 decades, Breakaway Tours has become one of the largest student travel companies taking thousands of travellers annually to destinations across Canada and the Caribbean. Our mission is to provide the best trips to high school students of all backgrounds. Today, we continue to travel to new mountains and cities, creating one of a kind experiences for our travellers.

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF POSITION

Transportation/Logistics Coordinators are selected to manage and execute transportation logistics specific aspects of a Breakaway Tours program. We are offering this position to students still in school in need of a field placement (co-op, internship etc.).

The successful candidate will be expected to work approximately 15-20 hours per week starting in mid January. The position is remote, and training will be done online.

The Transportation/Logistics Coordinator will also be required to attend 2 trips to Montreal to assist in managing logistics. These trip dates are as follows:
February 15th - February 22nd, 2022
March 10th - March 18th, 2022

ELIGABILITY

Only students who meet the following criteria are eligible:

Registered in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution (part-time or full-time enrolment in college, bachelor’s, master’s or PhD programs).
Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. International students are not eligible.
Undertaking a placement that is recognized as a Work-Integrated Learning component by the student’s institution in connection with a course, degree, certificate, diploma, or other recognized program offered by the institution. The placement can be required or optional, for credit or not for credit.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

We are committed to ensuring that our community of destination team members are well trained, excited about the work they do, and have a very positive experience working and growing with us.

Valuable trainings that apply to the job but will also be useful for future career opportunities (Mental Health First Aid, Bystander Intervention, Crisis Intervention etc.)
Free travel, accommodations, and meals for the duration of your contract
Participation in free excursions and events
Staff appreciation events and activities
An experience like no other
Leadership building opportunities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Manages all transportation logistics
Responsible for coordinating arrivals and departures of buses at hotels in Quebec
Dispatch for all Bus Captains/buses while on the road
Manages all Bus Driver relations; including scheduling, conducting daily meetings, addressing any issues they bring up, etc.
In charge of delegating the creation of bus loading plans for events & excursions
In charge of all shuttle schedules, routes, and logistics during night events and excursions

EDUCATION

Students must be currently enrolled in one of the following educational programs or a program of similar nature:

Hospitality
Tourism
Transportation
Logistics
Event Planning

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience in Team Management & Supplier Relations, or a desire to gain this experience
Comfortable working long hours and evening shifts to provide trip leaders and passengers with a constant point of contact during their trip
Organized, hardworking, able to work in a team environment
Strong communicator and self motivated/organized
Fluency in French is an asset

QUICK FACTS

Role: Field placement contract from mid January to the end of March
Type: Remote, except for the in person requirement for the duration of the 2 trips in February and March
Growth: Transportation/Logistics Coordinators can become full time staff
Compensation: $15/hour

TRIP SEASON

The successful candidate will be expected to work approximately 15-20 hours per week starting in mid January until the end of March. They will also be required to attend 2 trips to Montreal to assist in managing logistics. These trip dates are as follows:

February 15th - February 22nd, 2022
March 10th - March 18th, 2022

The contract term would begin in mid January until the end of March. A specific start date will be decided with the successful candidate.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Apply online
Phone Interview
Video Interview
Training

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