Job description:

Languages
English

Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
or equivalent experience

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting
Transportation

Responsibilities
Tasks
Prepare and submit reports
Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies
Co-ordinate, assign and review work
Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
Follow-up on issues with work orders
Keep track of shipments
Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
Maintain vehicle operator work records
Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment

Supervision
Transportation route and crew schedulers

Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
Word processing software
Database software
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Spreadsheet
MS Outlook
Quick Books
Internet
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Word
MS Windows
Adobe Acrobat Reader
MS Office

Service experience
Trucking

Additional information

Security and safety
Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Overtime required
Repetitive tasks
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Accurate
Values and ethics
Initiative
Judgement
Analytical
Proactive

Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Financial benefits
Bonus
Commission
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Pension plan
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits
Parking available