Permanent recruitment — Warehouse team lead
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Sector : Warehousing and logistics · NOC 2021 12013
The job
A warehouse team lead links management and the floor. They assign the shift's work, make sure orders leave on time, enforce health and safety rules and train new staff. It is often the role that decides whether a warehouse team stays stable or empties out.
Main tasks
- Assign the shift's tasks (receiving, picking, loading) according to priorities
- Track productivity and accuracy; clear blockages during the shift
- Enforce safety rules and forklift procedures
- Train and coach new employees
- Liaise with customer service and transport on urgent orders
- Report incidents and suggest improvements
The profile that succeeds
The team lead who succeeds is respected on the floor because they know the work, but doesn't do everything themselves: they delegate, explain and follow up. They stay calm when the dock overflows, give direct feedback without humiliating anyone and report safety problems instead of working around them. Their real result shows in team stability as much as in orders shipped.
Before you give us the mandate
- State the team size and the shift to lead
- Say what authority comes with the role: schedules, discipline, evaluations
- Say whether the team lead also works on the floor
Usual requirements
Employers usually look for several years of warehouse work, part of it in a lead role, command of the company's WMS or an equivalent system, and good communication in French. Forklift training is often required.
Training and certifications (official sources)
Wage in Québec and fee
| Hourly rate | Base annual salary (40 h) | Rate | Fee per hire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | $22.00 | $45,760 | 15% | $6,864 |
| Median | $29.32 | $60,986 | 18% | $10,977 |
| High | $43.27 | $90,002 | 25% | $22,500 |
Wage source : Job Bank, NOC 12013, reference title « warehouse foreman/woman », wages updated 2025-11-19, period 2023-2024, Labour Force Survey, read on 2026-10-30. Fees calculated with the Barème Enterpoint v1, before supplements.
Math at the median wage: $29.32 × 40 h × 52 weeks = $60,986. The hourly rate is 4.32 $/h above 25 $/h, i.e. 3 started 2 $/h band(s): 15% + 3 = 18%. $60,986 × 18% = $10,977 (minimum $2,500 per hire).
Wages by region (Job Bank)
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montréal | $19.90 | $28.85 | $43.27 |
| Montérégie | $21.75 | $29.42 | $45.67 |
| Capitale-Nationale | $23.00 | $29.28 | $41.50 |
| Outaouais | $22.00 | $32.50 | $53.33 |
| Laval | $22.00 | $29.32 | $43.27 |
Other figures: same source and period as the provincial table. Same source page.
What we check
We check the size of teams led, the metrics tracked, how the candidate handles conflict or absenteeism, forklift training, and references from former supervisors with consent.
Timeline: depending on the role, usually a few weeks.
How we work
- You sign the agreement online and complete the Job Order (role, wage, shifts, requirements).
- We search and shortlist, then check experience, required certifications and references with consent.
- We present the shortlisted candidates with a written summary; you run your interviews and tests.
- You hire directly. Our fee is only due if you hire, and the 90-day guarantee starts on the start date.
Interview tips for the employer
- Scenario: two people absent, a late truck, a rush order; how do they reorganise the shift?
- Ask which metrics they tracked and what they did when they dropped
- Ask how they trained the last person who joined their team
Frequently asked questions
Team lead or supervisor?
Job Bank classifies these titles under NOC 12013. In your organisation a team lead may work on the floor while a supervisor manages several teams; state the level of authority in the Job Order.
Do you recruit bilingual candidates?
Yes, if the role genuinely requires it; give the reason in the Job Order.
Does the fee change with the wage?
Yes. Above 25 $/h, every 2 $/h band adds one point, up to the cap in the fee scale.
What if they leave after a month?
The 90-day guarantee applies: a replacement, or a 50% credit if no replacement is presented within 10 business days.
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Our terms
From 15% of base annual salary. +1 point per 2 $/h band above 25 $/h. Nothing to pay unless you hire. No fees for candidates.
90-day replacement guarantee (180 days with the supplement). If no replacement is presented within 10 business days, a 50% credit. Payment by direct deposit only, within 15 days of the start date.