Dispatcher

Job summary

The Dispatcher acts as the central hub for operations by scheduling and coordinating all terminal pickups and deliveries. They are also responsible for managing driver and equipment availability while performing necessary dock work.

Job details

Company Description Manitoulin Transport has the most extensive transportation network in North America, making it easy to provide dependable on-time delivery and faster transit times. Sustained by its 65 years experience, Manitoulin developed the transportation knowledge that is relied on and trusted by clients in various industries. Job Description The Dispatcher role is a fast-paced, demanding position focused on planning and coordinating the pickups and deliveries for our Nanaimo service area, including surrounding rural routes. We're looking to onboard a dedicated professional to join our team and help us meet or exceed our customers' expectations. As a Dispatcher, you'll be the nerve center of our operations, ensuring smooth and efficient daily flow. Your key duties will include: Scheduling to execute all of the terminals pickups and deliveries Verify equipment and driver availability including start times. Dealing with customers, drivers, central dispatch, Terminal Manager, etc. Dock work Other duties may be assigned Qualifications The ideal candidate will have the skills and knowledge to hit the ground running in a dynamic environment. A thorough working knowledge of the Nanaimo Area Good communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of equipment Organized with good time management skills Aptitude for math Ability to perform under pressure Additional Information Comprehensive Benefits Program Profit-Sharing Opportunities Opportunities for growth and advancement We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Dispatcher acts as the central hub for operations by scheduling and coordinating all terminal pickups and deliveries. They are also responsible for managing driver and equipment availability while performing necessary dock work.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have a thorough working knowledge of the Nanaimo area and strong organizational skills. Proficiency in communication, time management, and basic math is required to perform effectively under pressure.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Program • Profit-Sharing Opportunities • Opportunities for growth and advancement

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Scheduling
• Logistics coordination
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Math aptitude
• Equipment management
• Dock work
• Problem solving
• Organization
• Planning
• Operations
• Coordinating
• Interpersonal Communications
• Time Management
• Mathematics

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Dispatcher
• Telephone Switchboard Operators
• Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance