Pricing Assistant

Job Description

With over 50 years in the transportation industry, Midland Transport has grown into a dynamic company throughout Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario and the northeastern United States. This continued growth and success has been driven by our professional and dedicated team of 1900 employees, drivers and owner operators as well as our Company Values that drives our Superior Quality Service.

We are looking for a motivated and high energy Pricing Assistant (4-month summer student – May-August) to be based out of Dieppe, NB. Reporting to the Strategic Pricing Manager, the successful candidate will support the Pricing Administration Team with a variety of tasks and projects while giving the successful student the opportunity to gain experience on real business cases.

What You Can Expect:

• Receive a competitive wage
• Learn basic knowledge of the transportation industry
• Work in a supportive, dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment alongside other students and industry leaders
• Free access to over 4000 Skillsoft on demand e learning courses as part of our commitment to learning and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Midland Transport and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies
• Free parking, an onsite fitness center open 24/7, and an onsite cafeteria
  
  

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for a variety of tasks within the Pricing Administration Team, that will give you an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, including:

• Support the Pricing Administration Coordinators during daily tasks
• Send out monthly price increase notifications to customers
• Perform weekly fuel surcharge updates
• Support the team during process improvement projects
• Improve weekly fuel update process
• Improve price increase notification process
  
  

Qualifications

• You are pursuing a post-secondary degree/diploma with a Business Administration or a related discipline
• Willingness to learn and positive attitude
• You have strong attention to detail with great organizational, communication and time management skills
• You are a self-starter, problem solver and can work independently as well as in a team atmosphere
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.