dispatcher, trucks

Education

• College / CEGEP
• Logistics, materials, and supply chain management
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Manufacture
• Warehouse

Tasks

• Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries
• Maintain work records and logs
• Monitor personnel workloads and locations
• Provide customer service
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• Operate radio equipment
• Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment

Computer and technology knowledge

• Dispatch management service software
• Mapping and data visualization software
• Monitoring and tracking software
• Word processing software
• Database software
• Electronic mail
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• MS Windows

Service experience

• Delivery
• Trucking

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Other

• Use of artificial intelligence

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• On call
• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance