Dispatcher

3 months ago


Oshawa, Canada CANADA CARTAGE Full time

**Why you’ll love Canada Cartage**

An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, we are one of Canada’s largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations, and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.

We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with Canadian leading brands. Canada Cartage is deep rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered and high performance is championed. A recognized thought leader and founded in 1914, Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.

**Position Summary**

Dispatcher oversees and coordinates the daily activities of the dispatch team to ensure timely and efficient transportation services. This role involves managing schedules, resolving operational issues, and providing exceptional customer service while leading a team of dispatchers.

**Location: Oshawa, ON**

**Schedule: Monday to Friday**

**What you will do**
- Dispatch all driver’s as scheduled
- Oversee the assignment of routes and transportation tasks to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
- Monitor real-time transportation operations and make adjustments as necessary to address delays, cancellations, or other issues.
- Maintain effective communication with drivers and customers to resolve any issues or concerns.
- Address customer inquiries, complaints, and service requests promptly and professionally.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and communication.
- Utilize dispatch software and technology to track and manage transportation activities.
- Maintain accurate records of dispatch activities, vehicle statuses, and driver performance.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including safety standards and transportation laws.
- Conduct regular safety briefings and ensure that drivers adhere to safety protocols.
- Quickly address and resolve operational disruptions or emergencies, including rerouting and rescheduling as needed.
- Implement contingency plans to handle unexpected changes or challenges.

**What You’ll Bring**
- High school diploma or equivalent required; transportation, or a related field preferred
- Proven experience as a dispatcher or in a similar role, with at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.

**Along with the following Skills & Competencies**:

- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong analytical, communication and judgment skills
- Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Ability to work in an fast paced environment

**Why people love working for Canada Cartage**
- Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
- Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
- Company wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
- Perks - discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few
- Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
- We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
- We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.

**We are a top employer**
- Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for six straight years in a row.
- Trucking HR has announced that Canada Cartage has again been selected for the 8th year in a row, as one of Canada’s Top Fleet Employers. In addition, we have been recognized as an Employer of Distinction for the 4th year in a row. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage’s reputation as an employer of high quality.
- We’ve been acknowledged by Forbes 2023, as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity

**Come work with an industry leader**

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.
- #WorkatCanadaCartage_


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