Summary Taxi Dispatcher near Toronto (ON)
Find key facts and figures about working as a taxi dispatcher. The following information is applicable to all Dispatchers (NOC 1525).
Description
Dispatchers operate radios and other telecommunication equipment to dispatch emergency vehicles and to co-ordinate the activities of drivers and other personnel. They are employed by police, fire and health departments, other emergency service agencies, taxi, delivery and courier services, trucking and utilities companies, and other commercial and industrial establishments.
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Requirements
High school or specific training
High school diploma or occupation-specific training usually required
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Wages
$21.02/hour
Median wage in the Toronto Region
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Prospects
Fair
The job prospects are fair in the Toronto Region
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Jobs
17 jobs
advertised near Toronto (ON)
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Skills
- Assist with maintenance of communications equipment
- Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
- Handle wake-up calls
- Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
- Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
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