dispatcher, trucks

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

Tasks

• Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries
• Monitor personnel workloads and locations
• Communicate with ships, aircraft and other remote operations
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Operate computer-aided communications and dispatching equipment
• Receive requests for emergency assistance or service
• 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
• Monitoring and tracking software
• Electronic mail
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Internet

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week