Standard General Edmonton
250 Carleton Drive
St. Albert, AB T8N 6W2

About the Role

Make a real impact in your community by keeping essential equipment moving safely and on time. As our Lowboy Dispatcher, you’ll be the first point of contact for customer requests and the coordinating force behind our Equipment Hauling Trucks (Lowboys). If you’re calm & cool under pressure, strong with communication, and passionate about safety and service, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Be the hub: Coordinate daily with the Lowboy Foreman and outside Teams, dispatch, and track equipment moves across the Greater Edmonton area.
• Champion safety: Model and promote Goal Zero and continuous improvement initiatives to keep everyone safe.
• Keep moves on track: Learn load combinations for all lowboy trucks, use FleetWatcher to monitor units in real time, and ensure operators have everything they need to work efficiently.
• Collaborate and communicate: Work closely with Forepersons and Superintendents to resolve questions or issues quickly and professionally.
• Own the admin: Enter time for the Trucking Division in HeavyJob, generate invoices for inter‑unit billing, and uphold all company and regulatory policies.

What You Bring

• Customer-first mindset with resilience when handling changing priorities and requests.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and problem‑solving skills, with strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding of Greater Edmonton roadway networks and transportation regulations.
• Comfortable with business software: Outlook, FleetWatcher, HCSS, Excel, Word, and similar tools.
• Valid Class 5 licence with a satisfactory driving record.
• Assets: familiarity with construction equipment and processes; strong numeracy; fluent English (written and verbal).

Working Conditions

• This role is seasonal - operating from mid-April to mid-November depending on weather.
• Fast-paced environment with tight timelines and deadline pressures.
• Primarily office-based; ability to sit for extended periods.
• Core hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
• Flexibility to respond to important calls in the evening or early morning.
• Availability to work Sundays and holidays as required.

Why this role matters

Your coordination keeps critical public and private projects moving - supporting infrastructure, community services, and the local economy. You’ll be joining a team that values safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to grow your expertise in logistics and heavy equipment operations.

How to apply

Apply directly through this posting - Send your CV and a brief note outlining your relevant dispatch/logistics experience and software proficiency. If you have experience with FleetWatcher or HCSS, be sure to highlight it.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, safe workplace for all. Only candidates with the right to work in Canada will be considered.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Standard General is looking for committed, hardworking and enthusiastic individuals; we offer professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits packages. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

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