Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
- Dispatcher Specific Skills
- Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses; Receive requests for emergency assistance or service; Operate radio equipment; Operate computer-aided communications and dispatching equipment; Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders; Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations; Communicate with ships, aircraft and other remote operations; Assist with maintenance of communications equipment; Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems; Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment; Handle wake-up calls; Keep track of shipments; Follow-up on issues with work orders; Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices; Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations; Maintain vehicle operator work records
- Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing software; Spreadsheet; Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; MS Windows; Internet; Electronic scheduler; Database software; Electronic mail; Dispatch management service software; Monitoring and tracking software; Mapping and data visualization software
- Additional Skills
- Maintain work records and logs; Ensure proper functioning of equipment; Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries; Perform general office duties; Monitor personnel workloads and locations; Light cleaning duties; Organize warehouse and work areas; Provide customer service
- Work Setting
- Transportation
- Security and Safety
- Driver's validity licence check; Drug test
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Ability to Supervise
- 5-10 people
- Work Location Information
- Urban area
- Service Experience
- Trucking; Taxi; Snow removal; Delivery; Tow truck
- Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Reliability
Employment groups
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This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Visible minorities, Youth
Advertised until
2021-01-27
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.