Action Bus Dispatcher

The Opportunity :

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting an Action Bus Dispatcher to fill a permanent part-time position. Under the general direction of the Senior Operations Supervisor, Action Bus and Support Services; the Action Bus Dispatcher takes trip booking requests from registered customers and assigns, organizes and prepares daily work schedules for all Action Bus and backup contracted services.

As our preferred candidate, you will have :

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Windows, spreadsheets, databases and word processing software.
• One year of related experience in booking, scheduling and dispatch in specialized transit environment.
• Must have the ability to successfully complete training of Trapeze scheduling software (knowledge of PASS would be an asset).
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and constructively with department staff members, other city departments, the public and lead by example.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.
• Exposure to persons with physical and cognitive disabilities and seniors would be a definite asset.
• General knowledge of business office functions.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Bilingualism and Database knowledge would be an asset.
• Good working knowledge of the geographical area of the city.

Affiliation :

The Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 569

Remuneration : $37.52 per hour

Hours of Work :

Up to 80 hours biweekly as scheduled, with no minimum guarantee of hours; shift work, evening, and weekend work will be required.

We thank you for your application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.