Job Description

Armour Transportation Systems is hiring a Dispatcher at our 689 Edinburgh Drive, Moncton, New Brunswick location to organize, plan, coordinate, and communicate the efficient and effective movement of equipment and freight while providing superior service to our customers.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with all departments, terminals, and customers to remove barriers in the movement of equipment and freight.
• Provide clear communication to drivers, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary paperwork and information to complete their job successfully.
• Assist internal teams as needed, guaranteeing special circumstances for both planning and revenue are captured.
• Coordinate equipment utilization and maintenance, including looking for opportunities to reduce empty miles.
• Attend any pre-planned meetings, training sessions and events (i.e., transition meetings, daily review, safety meetings, and employee events).
• Work with drivers to plan vacation coverage each week and update supervisors on the visibility plan.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work 2-3-3-2 - 12 hour shifts (10:00 am - 10:00 pm)
• Ability to handle a high volume of customer and driver communication, including via email, satellite, and phone.

Qualifications
Essential Competencies

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to make analytical decisions.
• Ability to lead a group or groups and communicate effectively with these groups.
• Able to analyze situations, identify problems or conflicts, and negotiate win-win scenarios.

Technical Skills

• Experience and understanding of the TruckMate system are considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, with the ability to prepare reports in Word and Excel.
• Strong typing and computer skills.

Work With Us
About Armour Transportation Systems
Armour Transportation Systems is an award-winning, world-class transportation and logistics company. We are a Platinum member of Canada\'s Best Managed Companies, and a Top Fleet Employer.
Founded in the early 1930s, Armour Transportation Systems has grown to be one of the largest trucking carriers in Canada, with 26 terminals, 4,000 pieces of equipment, nine maintenance facilities, over 750,000 square feet of warehouse space, and more than 2,000 team members.
Our vision is to be the dominant gateway between Atlantic Canada and the world, realizing profitable growth through leading transportation and logistics solutions, global partnerships, exceptional employees, and strategic acquisitions.
Employment Equity
Armour Transportation Systems is committed to the principles of employment equity. The purpose of employment equity is to ensure that no person is denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability.
Armour Transportation Systems welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, African Canadians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your expression of interest for this position.