City Dispatcher

**With over 50 years in the Transportation industry, Midland Transport has grown into a dynamic company throughout Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario and the northeastern United States. This continued growth and success has been driven by our professional and dedicated team of 1900 employees, drivers and owner operators as well as our Company Values that drives our Superior Quality Service.**

**The Opportunity**

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the transportation of freight with drivers and customers. You will schedule drivers for pickups and deliveries on specific routes, maintain up-to-date records and review driver logs to check for errors.

**The Work Schedule**

Monday to Friday (Afternoon shift 14:00 to 22:00) will be required to cover overnight and daytime positions as needed to cover off vacations.

**Benefits To Joining Midland**:

- A dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment
- A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
- RRSP matching program
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
- 3 weeks' paid vacation
- Maternity leave top-up program
- Growth and progression opportunities within Midland Transport and large network of the JD Irving group of companies

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
- You have 2 years experience in dispatch (asset)
- You have excellent customer service skills.
- You have solid interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), organizational, and time management skills.
- You have knowledge of AS400 and dispatch screens (asset)
- You can work with mínimal supervision under pressure and time constraints in a stressful environment.
- Day-to-day communication, via phone and handheld, with an assigned fleet of drivers to ensure proper load instructions are passed along and carried out.
- Line up loads and pick-ups to ensure the best time efficiency for drivers.
- Pick-up dropped trailers around the city and set up night deliveries.
- Manage service concerns, as required, to limit exposure and minimize impact to the customer.
- Coordinate maintenance to city tractors, trailers and breakdowns.
- Assist other dispatch staff as required during spikes in workload.
- Assist other dispatch staff as required by preparing and analyzing various reports as required.
- Provide Drivers with the right information and equipment to make the entire customer experience positive from start to finish.
- Manifesting of City and Linehaul loads including dangerous goods.
- Assist with dock operations and Linehaul Drivers at various times.
- Service updating etc.