Supply Chain
Supply Chain & Logistics
Join a dynamic and multi-faceted field that powers the global economy.
About The Course
The Supply Chain and Logistics diploma program offers an 4-month field placement for students to gain hands-on experience.
Career Opportunities
The Supply Chain and Logistics program will qualify grads to pursue positions such as Logistics Coordinator, Dispatcher, Purchasing Agent, Materials Management Analyst, Scheduler, Loss Prevention Agent and Cargo and Freight Agent.
Employers Who Have Hired Eastern Grads
- K&T Transport Ltd.
- Armour Transportation Systems
- Canadian Forces
- Day And Ross
- Cavendish Farms
- Irving Oil
Salary
Employment Rate*
Average Wage/hr**
High Wage/hr**
*Employment Rate based on 2022 contactable Eastern graduates employed in a related field.
Source: workingincanada.gc.ca
NOC Code: 1521- **Wage data is for employees in all ranges of experience in the field, rounded down to the nearest dollar, and based on Nova Scotia data. Local (or regional) income may vary.
Program Details
Are you organized and driven by the details? Do you enjoy working in a busy team environment? Today’s global market requires capable, well-rounded employees who can multi-task to meet a variety of challenges.
The Supply Chain and Logistics program provides students with well-rounded exposure to the different areas of the supply chain sector and the skills needed to be successful in the industry. Students will develop the proficiency and skills appropriate for a wide range of careers in supply chain and logistics. Graduates will have developed essential skills needed to succeed in a role that requires attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem solving.
Students enrolled in the program receive:
- 4-Month Internship
- Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) Certificate
Successful graduates of the program who meet the requirements outlined by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) will achieve a Certificate in International Freight Forwarding.
The certificate is nationally recognized within the international transportation and international trade logistics industries.
New Brunswick graduates of the Supply Chain & Logistics Diploma Program receive advanced standing towards the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation.
The SCMP designation is an internationally-accredited certification of strategic supply chain leadership, and is Canada’s most widely-held designation in supply chain management.
Course Listings: Nova Scotia
Bookkeeping Level I and II
Business English
Business Math
Career Planning & Preparation - Level I
Career Planning & Preparation - Level II
Digital Literacy for Professionals
Finance
Field Placement - Accounting Technician
Intermediate & Management Accounting
Internal Control
QuickBooks
Computerized Accounting with Sage 300
Computerized Accounting with Sage 50
Software Lab - Database Management
Software Lab - Presentations
Software Lab - Word Processing
Software Lab - Spreadsheets
Student Success Strategies
Course Listings: New Brunswick
Bookkeeping Level I and II
Business English
Business Math
Career Planning & Preparation - Level I
Career Planning & Preparation - Level II
Digital Literacy for Professionals
Finance
Intermediate & Management Accounting
Internal Control
QuickBooks
Computerized Accounting with Sage 300
Computerized Accounting with Sage 50
Software Lab - Database Management
Software Lab - Presentations
Software Lab - Word Processing
Software Lab - Spreadsheets
Student Success Strategies
Admission Requirements
High school graduation diploma or equivalent, or Mature Student status.
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Success Stories
“Experienced staff, small classes, content filled lectures, visitation to course relevant companies and extremely knowledgeable Supply Chain instructor.”