City Fleet Dispatcher (12-month contract)

Bison Transport • Township of Langley, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a City Dispatcher, you will execute the day-to-day activity of your assigned region. This includes monitoring of the fleet, accurately distributing, receiving and updating information. Identifying and participating in the resolution of issues relating to day to day driver activities is an essential responsibility of this role. You must be well organized, an excellent communicator and have a keen sense of timeliness in carrying out daily activities. This is a contract position with the possibility of extension based on business needs and individual performance.

Requirements

• Dispatch experience is considered to be a strong asset in this role.
• Educational background in Supply Chain Management (or other relevant area such as Business).
• Dedicated experience providing customer service in a similar work environment.
• Well organized, an excellent communicator and have a keen sense of timeliness.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, communication, problem solving and planning abilities.
• Knowledge of the transportation industry and General Vancouver Area city geography are considered assets.
• Able to quickly adapt to changes, shift focus, meet deadlines, and complete time-sensitive tasks.
• Candidates must have reliable transportation to ensure regular and punctual attendance at the worksite, which is not readily accessible by public transit.

Nice To Haves

• Dispatch experience
• Educational background in Supply Chain Management (or other relevant area such as Business).
• Knowledge of the transportation industry and General Vancouver Area city geography

Responsibilities

• Dispatch: Transmitting and receiving all information relevant to the driver/cartage company performing his/her duties within the Company and customer requirements.
• Satellite and Telephone Management: Handling of all driver related satellite messages or calls within assigned and overflow queues.
• Reporting: Recognition, communication and documentation of situations that should be reviewed by other parties, for information, action and record keeping purposes.
• Problem Resolution: Working on behalf of both the Driver and the Company to resolve any day to day issues that may arise.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time, on a daily or permanent basis (i.e. special projects, training seminars, weekend planning and other job related tasks).

Benefits

• Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
• Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
• Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree