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We are looking for a permanent Laytime Coordinator to join our Ocean Transportation team in Saskatoon!
We are:
Headquartered in Saskatoon with three international offices, Canpotex is one of the world's largest suppliers of potash overseas. On behalf of our Shareholders, Mosaic and Nutrien, we market and deliver Saskatchewan potash, a valuable fertilizer nutrient, to millions of fields and farmers globally - ultimately helping the world grow more food.
The opportunity
- Complete laytime calculations (both manually and with use of software) by extracting data from contracts, Charter Parties, Statement of Facts, and other relevant documents.
- Compare and interpret the results to show salient points and/or divergences.
- Maintain detailed records throughout negotiation to settlement, including events impacting vessel loading activities, and interpret how changes during loading/discharging affect resulting demurrage/dispatch.
- Provide technical expertise on contractual clauses in relation to laytime and demurrage and for better management of potential commercial risk.
- Prepare and progress demurrage and despatch settlements, including timely issuance and settlement of notices, claims, and counterproposals.
- Support intercompany reconciliations and reporting for laytime costs and act as a key point of contact with external stakeholders, partnering with Legal on charter party disputes as needed.
You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Vessel Operations, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Minimum one to two years’ experience in a related field.
- Experience in international trade or the shipping industry (including prior experience with laytime calculations, interpreting Charter Parties/contracts, and using ocean transportation software) is considered an asset.
Talent Profile
- Attention to Detail: Ability to produce accurate calculations by interpreting contractual and operational information while maintaining complete records.
- Team Partnership: Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to align on requirements, resolve issues, and progress negotiations to timely settlement.
- Flexibility & Responsiveness: Ability to quickly adjust to shifting priorities and operational changes while maintaining progress toward deadlines and deliverables. This may include working non-traditional business hours.
- Clear & Impactful Communication: Ability to communicate technical information clearly to support informed decisions, effective negotiations, and issue resolution.
Why Canpotex?
- Global Reach: Canpotex delivers potash to 40 overseas countries. Our everyday work impacts global markets, our producer partners, and the farmers who depend on us.
- People Focus: We empower employees to have ownership of their work and the support to develop their skills in a stable, purpose-driven environment.
- Hybrid-work Environment: Encourages a flexible work-life balance while promoting meaningful connections with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Total Rewards: A competitive total rewards package, that includes Canpotex paid benefits.
- Community Engagement: A community investment program that allows our employees individual volunteer opportunities for initiatives that support food security for young people.
We would like to hear from you! Please apply online by June 4th, 2026.
We recognize the diverse nature of applicants and consider a combination of equivalent education and experience. We are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other personal characteristic protected by legal grounds.
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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