Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

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Urban area Repair and maintenance services Transportation Warehouse Dispatching

Tasks

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Maintain work records and logs Monitor personnel workloads and locations Provide customer service Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems Assist with maintenance of communications equipment Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations Maintain vehicle operator work records Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses Respond to urgent calls from individual who find themselves in life threatening situation and who require assistance Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment

Computer and technology knowledge

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Dispatch management service software Database software Electronic mail Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Spreadsheet MS Windows

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Tight deadlines Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

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To be determined

Health benefits

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Health care plan

Financial benefits

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Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

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* Free parking available