Commercial Trucking Dispatcher

4 weeks ago


Nisku, Canada Backwoods Energy Services Full time

Backwoods Energy Services is a leading supplier of access and matting solutions, civil and forestry services, pipeline maintenance and security services in Western Canada. We have been able to attract best-in-class management, staff, and operators from across the industry, allowing us to successfully complete some of the largest midstream and utility projects in Alberta. Moreover, we have become the largest employer of Alexis band members, the largest independent source of income in the community.

Each day, our team strives to live our mission of driving economic opportunity by empowering Indigenous people and communities. The work we do at Backwoods is meaningful, as it helps build and grow the Alexis community. Experiencing the impact that our work has for building a sustainable future for Alexis is something we are passionate about.

Backwoods Energy Services is 100% owned by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and one of the largest Indigenous owned companies in Canada.

**Role Summary**

**Responsibilities**
- Receive requests from internal and external clients and set up appropriate dispatch of trucks based on specific commodity requirements.
- Create and write Purchase orders for trucking clients / parts requests from other departments.
- Obtain and track Road Permits as required
- Complete the receiving process for PO’s
- Translate LSD’s / Coordinates from clients into directions / google maps pins for truckers.
- Estimate travel / loading times in order to have trucking arrive on site at requested times by clients
- Assist with gathering documents needed for daily tickets / receiving such as permits and BOLS.
- Write up wash reports for equipment / mats as needed by clients
- Maintain excel documents for wash tracking / mat tracking
- Occasionally assist other internal departments in completing their tasks

**Qualifications**
- 2-3 years proven experience as a dispatcher or relevant position
- Tech-savvy knowledge of relevant methods of transport
- Proficient in English (oral and written); Active listener with excellent communication skills.
- Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) is a must
- Problem Solving skills - must be a quick thinker and be able to resolve issues as they appear in a quick manner
- Attention to details - client details are important especially during the cross-shift.

**How To Apply**
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position._
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**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- dispatching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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