Relief Dispatcher

**About Us**

Pacific Pilotage Authority is a federal crown corporation responsible for providing safe, reliable, and efficient marine pilotage in the coastal waters of British Columbia.

**Job Summary**

Responsible for co-coordinating the dispatching of marine pilots to vessel movements within British Columbia, to maintain the safe movement of vessels, and maximize the efficient use of pilotage human resources.

**Salary**

Following the end of training, hourly pay is $45.07 an hour plus an additional 16% in lieu of benefits and 6% in lieu of vacation ( that is an extra $9.92 an hour in lieu of vacation and benefits).

During the training period, you will be paid 70% of the hourly wage plus an additional 16% in lieu of benefits and 6% in lieu of vacation.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Receives dispatch orders from agencies and transfers all related information into the pilotage management software
- Verifies order times, pilot availability, restrictions and ship readiness
- Facilitates information exchange between relevant parties including pilots, agents, coast guard, and tug companies
- Dispatches pilots to orders as laid out in the Pilotage Dispatch Manual and BCCP contract
- Arranges necessary transportation and accommodation for pilot as required
- Assists and replaces the Day Dispatcher on an as required basis

**Work Schedule - Relief Coverage**

**Key Skills**
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Multi-tasking and critical thinking
- Adapt to stressful situations
- Excellent computer skills
- Dispatch experience or marine knowledge is an asset but not required

**Applications**

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $45.07 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- On call

Work Location: In person