dispatch logistician

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Transportation

Tasks

• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Resolve work related problems
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Receive requests for emergency assistance or service
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Monitor personnel workloads and locations

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week