Canada has thousands of logistics jobs open at any time. The problem is that the same work gets posted under a dozen different titles, and very few postings say what the job pays compared with the rest of the market. This guide uses the government's own occupation codes and wage data to show what logistics coordinator, supervisor, planner and manager roles pay in Canada, which employers and corridors do the most hiring, and what a credential costs. It also explains where TransportationCareers.ca fits, whether you are looking for work or trying to hire.
Key facts
- The core Canadian occupation code for logistics coordinators is NOC 13201, Production and transportation logistics coordinators.
- Job Bank reports a national wage range for NOC 13201 of $21.63 low, $29.49 median and $44.79 high per hour (reference period 2023-2024, Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey).
- Supervisors in NOC 12013 (supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination) show a national range of $19.90 low, $28.85 median and $45.00 high per hour on Job Bank for the same period.
- According to CITT, the CCLP designation requires at least three years of industry experience and five logistics courses, each listed at $800 plus taxes.
- Hiring is concentrated in Peel Region and the Highway 401 corridor in Ontario, Greater Montreal, Calgary and the Edmonton region, and the Lower Mainland around the Port of Vancouver.
What TransportationCareers.ca is and who it is for
Job seekers
TransportationCareers.ca is a Canadian job board that only lists transportation and logistics work. On a general job site, a search for coordinator brings up medical, marketing and event roles along with logistics ones. A niche board skips most of that noise. If you are moving up from a dock or dispatch desk, or you have just finished a college supply chain program, you can start at TransportationCareers.ca for job seekers to browse openings and create a profile.
Employers
Carriers, 3PLs, distributors and retail supply chain teams usually have a sourcing problem, not an applicant-volume problem. Most applicants on a general board have never booked a load or reconciled a bill of lading. TransportationCareers.ca for employers lists pricing and posting options for reaching candidates who are already in the sector.
What the site does not do
The board helps people and employers find each other. It does not set wages, give immigration advice or replace your own screening. The wage figures and occupation codes in this guide come from public government sources, so you can check them yourself.
Logistics roles, NOC codes and what they pay
The federal government sorts jobs by National Occupational Classification (NOC) code. Job Bank, WorkBC and Alberta's alis site all publish wage and outlook data by NOC. Looking up a role by its code is the fastest way to check whether an offer is in line with the market.
Logistics coordinator (NOC 13201)
Coordinators book freight, track shipments, handle delays and damage claims, and prepare shipping and customs paperwork. Job Bank lists the national wage for NOC 13201 at a $29.49 median, with a range of $21.63 to $44.79 per hour. Regional medians are close to the national figure: $29.76 in the Toronto Region, $29.31 in Quebec and $27.88 in British Columbia (all 2023-2024 reference period). Alberta's alis site reports an average of $33.14 per hour for NOC 13201 in its 2023 survey. Titles you will see in postings include shipping coordinator, freight coordinator, traffic coordinator, import coordinator and transportation logistics coordinator.
Supervisor and team lead (NOC 12013)
This code covers people who supervise coordinators, dispatchers, schedulers and inventory clerks. Job Bank shows a national median of $28.85 per hour. WorkBC lists a British Columbia median of $30.77 per hour based on 2025 Job Bank wage data. According to the Job Bank outlook profile, the largest share of this workforce is employed in transportation and warehousing, followed by wholesale and retail trade.
Planners, inventory and purchasing (NOC 14403 and related)
Inventory and purchasing roles often fall under NOC 14403, Purchasing and inventory control workers. Job Bank reports an Ontario median of $23.67 per hour for this code. Demand planners and supply chain analysts are harder to pin to one code: depending on the duties and seniority, employers classify them in different occupations, and many are salaried. Before you compare an analyst offer, read the duties and then match the role to the closest NOC on Job Bank instead of guessing.
Managers (NOC 70020 and senior roles)
NOC 70020, Managers in transportation, covers people who run fleets, terminals and transportation departments. Distribution centre managers and supply chain directors may also be classified under senior management codes. Pay depends heavily on facility size and scope, so check the Job Bank wage report for 70020 in your region instead of relying on a single national average.
Adjacent roles worth knowing
Customs brokers (NOC 13200) and production logistics workers (NOC 14402) sit next to coordinator work, and people often move between the three. In Ontario, Job Bank lists a median of $28.00 per hour for NOC 13200 and $31.73 per hour for NOC 14402.
Where the jobs are: corridors and named employers
Ontario: Peel Region and the Highway 401 corridor
Mississauga, Brampton, Milton, Caledon, Vaughan and the stretch of Highway 401 toward Cambridge have Canada's densest cluster of distribution centres. Large employers here include Amazon fulfillment sites in Peel, retail networks such as Loblaw, Canadian Tire and Walmart Canada, courier and parcel operations such as Purolator and Canada Post, and contract logistics providers such as GXO and DHL Supply Chain. CPKC's Vaughan Intermodal Terminal and CN's terminals in the region add rail-side coordination roles. The Toronto Region median for NOC 13201 is slightly above the national figure, so many coordinator openings in this corridor pay near or above the national median.
Quebec: Greater Montreal
The Port of Montreal and the CN and CPKC rail networks tie Montreal to Ontario and the US Northeast. Distribution activity extends into Laval, the South Shore and the Highway 40 and Highway 20 corridors toward Vaudreuil and Drummondville. Grocery and retail distributors such as Metro and Sobeys, along with freight forwarders and customs brokers serving the port, all hire coordinators. French is usually required, and bilingual coordinators have an advantage for roles that handle national accounts.
Alberta: Calgary and the Edmonton region
Calgary is Western Canada's main inland distribution hub. Large retail distribution centres operate in and around the city, including in Rocky View County near Balzac, and CN's Calgary Logistics Park handles intermodal traffic. The Edmonton region, including Nisku and Acheson, supports distribution for energy, construction and northern supply. The alis wage data above suggests that Alberta coordinators can earn above the national median.
British Columbia and Manitoba
The Port of Vancouver, with terminals serving Delta and the wider Lower Mainland, creates steady demand for import coordinators, drayage dispatchers and customs specialists in Richmond, Delta and Surrey. Winnipeg's CentrePort Canada is an inland port and a hub for trucking and national distribution.
How to run a sharper job search
Search by code, then by title
Look up NOC 13201, 12013 or 14403 on Job Bank and read the list of example titles attached to each code. Then use those exact titles on TransportationCareers.ca and other boards. You will find postings that a single keyword search misses.
Use the wage report before you negotiate
Job Bank wage reports show the low, median and high hourly figures for your region. If an offer falls near the low end, ask what the growth path looks like or whether shift premiums apply. If you have customs, rail or cross-border experience, a figure above the median is a reasonable ask.
Name your systems
Hiring managers scan for specific tools. List the transportation management system, warehouse management system or ERP you have used (for example SAP, Oracle, Manhattan or Blue Yonder) and how you used it, such as booking loads, running cycle counts or building carrier scorecards. A line like this does more than a vague mention of software experience.
Pick the right credential for your stage
The CCLP from the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) needs at least three years of industry experience and five logistics courses at $800 each plus taxes, according to CITT's FAQ. Supply Chain Canada's SCMP is a broader, longer program aimed at people moving into supply chain management. For customs-focused roles, look at the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers. Most employers do not ask for a credential at coordinator level. It starts to matter when you apply for supervisor or planning jobs.
What employers should put in a logistics posting
State the pay range and benchmark it
Before you set a range, check the Job Bank wage report for the NOC code that matches the role. A coordinator posting in the Toronto Region with pay well below the $29.76 median will struggle to attract experienced applicants. Publishing the range also cuts down on mismatched applications.
Be exact about shifts, site and systems
Say whether the role is on site at a distribution centre, at a terminal or hybrid. List shift patterns, weekend coverage and any peak-season overtime. Name the TMS, WMS or ERP the person will use. These details let candidates screen themselves out before they reach your inbox.
Use the titles candidates search for
Use a plain market title such as logistics coordinator, import coordinator or transportation supervisor, followed by the city. Internal job grades and made-up titles do not show up in searches.
Show the path up
If coordinators can move into supervisor (NOC 12013) or planning roles, say so and name any support you offer for CCLP or SCMP coursework. Candidates notice when employers pay for professional development, and it helps retention in a tight market. To reach people already working in the sector, TransportationCareers.ca for employers lists current posting options.
Three steps you can take today
If you are job hunting
Look up NOC 13201 on Job Bank for your region and write down the median. Update your resume so the first bullet under each job names a system and a volume or result. Then run searches for three different titles for the same role.
If you are hiring
Match your role to its NOC code, check the regional wage report and put a range in the posting. Add shift, site and system details to the first paragraph.
If you are changing careers
If you have warehouse, dispatch or customer service experience at a carrier, apply for coordinator roles now. A diploma or credential can come later, once you have the three years of experience the CCLP requires.
FAQ
What is the NOC code for a logistics coordinator in Canada?
Most logistics coordinator roles fall under NOC 13201, Production and transportation logistics coordinators. Supervisors of coordinators are usually classified under NOC 12013.
How much do logistics coordinators earn in Canada?
Job Bank reports a national range of $21.63 to $44.79 per hour for NOC 13201, with a median of $29.49 (2023-2024 reference period, Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey). Regional figures are on Job Bank's wage report.
Which employers hire the most logistics staff?
Large retailers and grocers such as Loblaw, Canadian Tire, Walmart Canada, Metro and Sobeys all run major distribution networks. Amazon, Purolator, Canada Post, CN, CPKC and contract logistics providers such as GXO and DHL Supply Chain also hire in the main corridors.
Is the CCLP worth it?
It helps most when you are moving from coordinator into supervisor, planning or management roles. CITT requires three years of industry experience and five courses at $800 each plus taxes, so it fits people who already work in the field.
What does TransportationCareers.ca offer?
It is a Canadian job board that only lists transportation and logistics roles. Job seekers can browse openings and create a profile, and employers can post roles aimed at candidates already in the sector.
Start your search or your next hire
Whether you are hiring or job hunting, TransportationCareers.ca serves both sides of the market. Employers can review pricing and post a role at TransportationCareers.ca for employers. Job seekers can browse openings and create a profile at TransportationCareers.ca for job seekers.