Dispatcher

Job Description

Job Description

First for a reason :

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

Dispatcher

Location : Toronto West, ON

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Summary

First Student is seeking a reliable and organized Dispatcher to join our Toronto West, ON team. The Dispatcher plays a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and timely transportation services by coordinating driver assignments, managing route changes, and responding to operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily driver assignments and route coverage.
• Monitor radio and GPS systems to track vehicle locations and respond to incidents.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, maintenance staff, and management.
• Handle last-minute changes, absences, and emergencies with professionalism.
• Maintain accurate records of routes, incidents, and driver attendance.
• Support driver check-in / check-out procedures and ensure compliance with schedules.
• Assist with customer inquiries and service requests.
• Collaborate with the Location Manager to improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Why Join First Student?

Apply today to join our team!

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce; therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.