The Logistics and Supply Chain Management diploma program is a comprehensive training initiative designed to equip participants with the tactical expertise and strategic mindset required to manage the seamless flow of goods and services from global suppliers to end users. In an era where global commerce relies on precision, this program focuses on the critical balance between supply and demand. Students will master high-demand techniques such as demand forecasting, operations planning, and inventory management, ensuring they can navigate the complexities of modern trade with confidence.
The curriculum provides a deep dive into the entire supply chain network, encompassing procurement, production, distribution, and the increasingly important field of reverse logistics. Beyond the physical movement of goods, the program emphasizes the optimization of operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. As supply chains grow more interconnected, students explore international trade complexities, including regulatory compliance and cultural considerations essential for global success.
A significant portion of the program is dedicated to developing advanced analytical skills. Students learn to interpret data and utilize specialized Information Technology (IT) software applications to make informed, data-driven decisions.
Whether your interest lies in contract negotiation, warehouse management, or transportation logistics, this program provides the solid foundation needed to excel in Canada’s thriving supply chain landscape.
This diploma of supply chain management is also available online, so you can enroll anywhere from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Upon completion of this program, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Supply chains are the invisible infrastructure of the global economy — and British Columbia sits at the centre of Canada’s most critical trade corridor. The province’s position as a Pacific gateway, anchored by the Port of Vancouver, makes it one of the most strategically important logistics hubs in North America, with consistent and growing demand for trained supply chain and logistics professionals.
The scale of B.C.’s trade activity is extraordinary. The Port of Vancouver handled a record 170.4 million metric tonnes of cargo in 2025 — an almost 8% increase from the previous record set in 2024 — and port operations sustain more than 132,000 supply chain and related jobs across Canada. Vancouver Fraser Port Authority With the port connecting Canada with more than 170 global economies and handling almost as much cargo as Canada’s next five largest ports combined, the demand for logistics and supply chain management professionals in B.C. is both significant and structurally driven.
As British Columbia’s cargo volumes and trade activity continue to expand, the supply chain sector is entering 2026 with increasing operational demands for organizations that can adapt to automation, embrace hybrid skill sets, and implement flexible workforce strategies. Arza Rising cargo volumes are generating growing demand for port logistics coordination, intermodal transportation, warehouse management, and supply chain talent across Western Canada — exactly the competencies this diploma develops.
Nationally, Canada’s supply chain sector is undergoing significant transformation and investment. The Vancouver logistics market is rebounding in 2025, driven by smarter, more strategically positioned supply chains — with businesses increasingly placing inventory in multiple regional hubs and using Vancouver as a western gateway for both Canadian and U.S. market distribution. 3PL Links This structural shift is creating lasting demand for supply chain analysts, procurement coordinators, and logistics managers who can navigate complex, multi-node distribution networks.
This diploma prepares graduates for exactly the roles driving this growth — from logistics coordination and inventory analysis to procurement and demand planning — equipping them with both the strategic frameworks and the data-driven analytical tools that modern employers in B.C., Alberta, and across Canada are actively seeking.
Edison College offers this program both in-class at our Victoria campus and fully online — meaning students across Canada can complete this diploma and enter the supply chain workforce in their home province without relocating.
Sources: Port of Vancouver — 2025 Record Cargo | WorkBC — NOC 13201 | Government of Canada Job Bank
Graduates of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management diploma are prepared for a broad range of roles spanning the full supply chain — from coordination and analysis to procurement, warehousing, and operations planning. Career opportunities include:
Logistics & Transportation:
Inventory & Warehouse:
Procurement & Sourcing:
Planning & Analysis:
Management Track (with experience):
Employers across B.C. and Canada include major port and terminal operators, freight forwarding companies, retail distribution centres (Amazon, Walmart, Costco), manufacturing companies, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, government procurement agencies, and e-commerce fulfillment operations.
Logistics and supply chain professionals work in diverse, fast-paced environments that vary significantly by role and employer — from office-based coordination and analysis to warehouse supervision and port operations management:
Corporate Supply Chain & Procurement Offices: The primary work environment for logistics coordinators, supply chain analysts, and procurement professionals — office-based roles focused on planning, data analysis, vendor management, and operational coordination. Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office, with promotion to supervisory positions possible with experience. WorkBC Many corporate supply chain roles increasingly offer hybrid work arrangements as digital tools and ERP systems enable remote coordination.
Distribution Centres & Warehouses: Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are home to a dense network of major distribution facilities — including operations for Amazon, Walmart, and a growing number of e-commerce fulfillment centres — employing warehouse leads, inventory coordinators, and logistics supervisors. The demand for warehouse space in Metro Vancouver is gaining momentum in 2025, driven by strategic inventory positioning, cross-border efficiency, and integrated logistics support 3PL Links — all creating growing demand for diploma-trained professionals who can manage these operations.
Port & Terminal Operations: The Port of Vancouver’s 29 major deep-water terminals and extensive logistics network employ supply chain coordinators, freight traffic specialists, and operations planners — with particularly strong demand for professionals who understand intermodal logistics and international trade compliance, both core components of this diploma.
Freight Forwarding & 3PL Providers: Third-party logistics companies and freight forwarders across B.C. and nationally employ logistics coordinators, customs specialists, and transportation planners — roles that require the global supply chain and regulatory compliance knowledge developed throughout this program.
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations: Manufacturing companies across Canada employ production logistics coordinators and supply chain analysts to manage materials flow, production scheduling, and inventory control — using the ERP, MRP, and lean production concepts taught directly in this diploma’s curriculum.
Government & Public Sector Procurement: Federal and provincial government agencies, Crown corporations, and public institutions employ supply chain and procurement professionals to manage large-scale purchasing, vendor contracts, and logistics coordination — offering stable, well-compensated roles with structured advancement pathways.
A career in logistics and supply chain management offers some of the strongest and most scalable compensation in the business diploma category — with wages that reflect the strategic importance of supply chain professionals to organizations of all sizes.
In British Columbia, logistics coordinators (NOC 13201) typically earn between $21.63 and $44.00 per hour Job Bank — a competitive entry-to-mid-level range that reflects the value placed on trained professionals who can coordinate complex goods movement and vendor relationships in B.C.’s high-volume trade environment.
For graduates who advance into supply chain management roles, the earning potential increases substantially. Supply chain logistics managers in British Columbia earn between $38.46 and $90.87 per hour Job Bank — among the highest wage ranges of any business diploma career pathway, reflecting the senior responsibility and organizational impact of experienced supply chain leaders.
Nationally, logistics coordinators across Canada earn competitive wages consistent with B.C.’s range, with Alberta also offering strong compensation — production and transportation logistics coordinators in Alberta earn an average of $33.14 per hour ($67,865 annually) ALIS — making this a well-paying career path across multiple eligible provinces.
The growing complexity of global supply chains, the expansion of e-commerce fulfillment, and B.C.’s record-breaking trade volumes are all contributing to upward wage pressure for trained logistics professionals — particularly those with data analytics skills, ERP system proficiency, and knowledge of international trade compliance, all of which are embedded in this diploma’s curriculum.
Studying from another province? Supply chain and logistics roles exist in every major city and industrial region across Canada — from the Port of Vancouver and Alberta’s energy supply chains to Ontario’s manufacturing sector and Atlantic Canada’s growing import-export operations. Wages are competitive across all eligible provinces, and graduates with formal supply chain credentials are increasingly sought after as employers compete for qualified talent. Graduates are encouraged to consult the Government of Canada Job Bank for current wage data specific to their home province.
Sources: WorkBC — NOC 13201 | Government of Canada Job Bank — Logistics Coordinator BC | Government of Canada Job Bank — Supply Chain Manager BC
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