Mcasphalt Dispatcher

**Position Summary**:
Job Title: MCASPHALT | Dispatcher
Status: Full Time Permanent Position (Seasonal)
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Acheson Facility - 25716 Acheson Road Building #6, Acheson, AB T7X 6B3
Reporting to: Operations Manager

**About McAsphalt**:
McAsphalt is the industry leader in Canada specializing in asphalt products and services. Founded in 1970 by Leo McArthur and John Carrick, the company has since grown to over 500 employees spanning 26 terminals across Canada. McAsphalt offers a wide range of asphalt products, including emulsions, cutbacks, polymer-modified, performance-graded and roofing, and specialized transportation of those products by rail, land and water. Additionally, McAsphalt provides comprehensive services and technology solutions, encompassing paving, testing, research and development, engineering, and consulting.

**Position Description**:
The role of the Dispatcher is to manage the overall operations of the Dispatch Western region and ensure the smooth and efficient scheduling of the Company’s fleet, along with assignment and dispatch of workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles to appropriate locations. The Dispatcher will to ensure all units are up to date with maintenance schedules and the appropriate permits; that drivers are trained in applicable driver, health and safety training.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Truck Dispatch / Supervise drivers & outside contractors.
- Arrange timely and safe movement of vehicles throughout the region.
- Manage driver activity to ensure efficient use of resources and the highest-level service.
- Daily communication with drivers, customers, sales personnel & plant managers.
- Assist drivers with CPPI, TDG, WHMIS training (set up, printing of documents, access into Nanticoke, reactivation of cards etc.).
- Ace Manifest & paperwork for seasonal winter work into the US, renewal of transponders & corresponding compliance.
- General administrative duties.
- Co-chair monthly safety meeting & minutes.
- Coordinate and assist manager with annual safety meetings.
- Involvement in internal audits for drivers training and employee records.
- Administrator for Internal software, provide information for drivers.
- Assist in a range of internal departmental projects.
- Records/Tracks Paid Time Off and Medical absences.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Completion of High school.
- Experience in dispatching.
- Experience in fleet maintenance programs.
- Familiar with customs documentation.
- Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and an ability to deal tactfully with a wide range of personalities.

**The MCA Advantage**:
SAFETY is not a priority, it's a VALUE at McAsphalt. Priorities can change by the minute; our values are set in stone All of our employees are living the Goal Zero when it comes to safety. Not only do we provide you with the right PPE, we train you on all aspects of your job so you go home safe EVERYDAY We have a full suite of health and dental BENEFITS and we match 100% of your contribution to your PENSION We are present coast-to-coast in Canada and are part of the Colas Company family worldwide. We have exponential growth OPPORTUNITIES - just tell us where you want to go. We SUPPORT our employees and their families, in good and bad times, with our Employee Family Assistance Program. Accessible 24/7 Free and confidential - counselling for mental health, financial support, legal consultation, and more. We love to have FUN at work and work together to get the job done.

Please visit our website to learn more

At McAsphalt we work together to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees.

**How to Apply**

Reference # MCA-2167

**Recruiter**
Leah McCallum

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

**Application Deadline