Dispatch Logistician

Work Term: Permanent

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 35 hours per week

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

• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Tasks :

• Establish work schedules and procedures

• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments

• Prepare and submit reports

• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery

• Arrange for maintenance and repair work

• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality

• Recruit and hire staff

• Train workers in duties and policies

• Arrange training for staff

• Conduct performance reviews

• Co-ordinate, assign and review work

• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies

• 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

• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses

• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment Supervision :

• 1 to 2 people Computer and technology knowledge :

• MS Outlook

• MS Excel

• MS PowerPoint

• MS Word

• MS Windows Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Fast-paced environment

• Work under pressure

• Tight deadlines

• Handling heavy loads

• Attention to detail

• 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