About the role
First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
Dispatcher - Winnipeg, MB Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: First Student Canada
About First Student: As North America's leading school transportation provider, First Student is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient service to students and families. In Winnipeg, we proudly serve local schools and communities with a strong focus on safety and customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate daily driver schedules and bus routes.
- Communicate effectively with drivers, school officials, and site managers.
- Respond promptly to unexpected issues such as delays, absences, or vehicle breakdowns.
- Update route assignments, vehicle logs, and driver time sheets.
- Use dispatch software and internal systems to manage operations.
- Support drivers with compliance, safety, and service-related matters.
- Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure vehicle availability.
- Assist with onboarding and training of new drivers.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in dispatching or logistics, preferably in transportation.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Familiarity with Winnipeg's neighborhoods and roadways is an asset.
- Proficiency with computer systems (Excel, dispatch software).
- Availability to work early mornings and/or late afternoons as needed
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay and benefits package.
- A collaborative and safety-focused work environment.
- Ongoing training and opportunities for career growth.
- A meaningful role contributing to the safety of Winnipeg's students.
About First Student
As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories.
What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?
Our partnerships: We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.
Our engagement: We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.
Our people: Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.
Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®
About the role
First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
Dispatcher - Winnipeg, MB Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: First Student Canada
About First Student: As North America's leading school transportation provider, First Student is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient service to students and families. In Winnipeg, we proudly serve local schools and communities with a strong focus on safety and customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate daily driver schedules and bus routes.
- Communicate effectively with drivers, school officials, and site managers.
- Respond promptly to unexpected issues such as delays, absences, or vehicle breakdowns.
- Update route assignments, vehicle logs, and driver time sheets.
- Use dispatch software and internal systems to manage operations.
- Support drivers with compliance, safety, and service-related matters.
- Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure vehicle availability.
- Assist with onboarding and training of new drivers.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in dispatching or logistics, preferably in transportation.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Familiarity with Winnipeg's neighborhoods and roadways is an asset.
- Proficiency with computer systems (Excel, dispatch software).
- Availability to work early mornings and/or late afternoons as needed
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay and benefits package.
- A collaborative and safety-focused work environment.
- Ongoing training and opportunities for career growth.
- A meaningful role contributing to the safety of Winnipeg's students.
About First Student
As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories.
What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?
Our partnerships: We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.
Our engagement: We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.
Our people: Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.
Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®