Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Reliability; Organized

Ability to Supervise 11-15 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Tight deadlines; Overtime required

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Work Setting Transportation

Additional Skills

Maintain work records and logs; Ensure proper functioning of equipment; Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries; Perform general office duties; Monitor personnel workloads and locations; Light cleaning duties; Organize warehouse and work areas; Provide customer service

Business Equipment and Computer Applications Electronic mail

Dispatcher Specific Skills

Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses; Receive requests for emergency assistance or service; Operate radio equipment; Operate computer-aided communications and dispatching equipment; Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders; Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations; Communicate with ships, aircraft and other remote operations; Assist with maintenance of communications equipment; Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems; Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment; Handle wake-up calls; Keep track of shipments; Follow-up on issues with work orders; Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices; Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations; Maintain vehicle operator work records

Experience Experience an asset

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English