Dispatcher

1 week ago

Bedford, Canada Community Courier Full time

**Position**: Dispatcher

**Company Overview**:
Micco Companies is a family-owned holding company with a diverse operating portfolio that includes Colin and Belle MacDonald Charitable Foundation, Community Courier, The Chickenburger and Chicken Little Café, Harvest Wines and Spirits, Palooka’s Executive Fitness, Micco Warehousing & Logistics and Harvest Beer Wines Spirits. A long-term and respected member of the Halifax business community, Micco has a passion for growth and expansion and currently employs over 200 Associates.

We offer:

- Full time hours
- Day shifts - with on call responsibilities
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health insurance options available
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for advancement within the company
- On-site parking
- Micco company and partner discounts

**Requirements**:

- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
- 6 months to 2 years dispatch experience. Courier or service related fleet dispatch is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively deliver written and/or oral instructions while assisting drivers on the road.
- Problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
- Able to prioritize, set goals, and accomplish tasks with limited supervision.
- Intermediate computer software skills.
- Knowledge of safety & compliance regulations, applicable laws and transportation standards.
- Strong geographical knowledge of HRM and Nova Scotia.
- Excellent customer service and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan routes and driver schedules
- Schedule staff and dispatch drivers to appropriate locations according to customer requests/orders
- Manage communication with drivers and ensure adherence to established processes and safety requirements
- Actively monitor work in progress and manage driver productivity
- Perform order entry/updates in shipping software and communicate with customers
- Investigate and resolve escalated orders and solve operational challenges as they arise.
- Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
- Review, prepare and submit reports related to business KPI’s and customer requirements
- Support the Field Coordinator to arrange training for staff, and vehicle maintenance
- Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries
- Maintain vehicle audits, operator work records, and submit fuel purchase receipts
- Track and Trace drivers and vehicles when required and communicate with various stakeholders.
- Recommend and implement appropriate action plans for process improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Salary**: $44,000.00-$47,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bedford, NS B4B 1Y3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- dispatching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

  • Dispatcher

    4 days ago

    Bedford, Canada TDR Transportation and Logistics Full time

    TDR Transportation & Logistics, a subsidiary of The Municipal Group of Companies is a transportation company providing transport services around Atlantic Canada. We are currently seeking a **Dispatcher** to join our team based out of our **Bedford, NS office**. **Primary Duties and Responsibilities**: - Assist in the supervision and management of a large...

  • Production Dispatcher

    1 week ago

    Bedford, Canada Leonardo DRS Full time

    **Job Summary** - Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Dispatcher, you will coordinate and execute the timely flow of materials, subassemblies, and completed assemblies throughout the production process **As a Production Dispatcher, your main responsibilities will include (but are not limited to)**: - Read work orders or follow oral...

  • Scale House Dispatcher

    2 weeks ago

    Bedford, Canada DEXTER CONSTRUCTION Full time

    Dexter Construction, part of The Municipal Group of Companies, based in Bedford Nova Scotia, is a large, diversified organization engaged in all major aspects of the heavy civil construction, mining, and environmental services within the Atlantic Provinces. We are currently seeking the expertise of a Dispatcher to join our team from our Scale House located...

  • Scale House Dispatcher

    2 weeks ago

    Bedford, Canada DEXTER CONSTRUCTION Full time

    Dexter Construction, part of The Municipal Group of Companies, based in Bedford Nova Scotia, is a large, diversified organization engaged in all major aspects of the heavy civil construction, mining, and environmental services within the Atlantic Provinces. We are currently seeking the expertise of a Dispatcher to join our team from our Scale House located...

  • Production Dispatcher

    7 days ago

    Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada Leonardo DRS Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    DRS Pivotal Power, Inc.is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our...

  • Dispatcher

    4 days ago

    Bedford, Canada Municipal Group of Companies Full time

    TDR Transportation & Logistics, a subsidiary of The Municipal Group of Companies is a transportation company providing transport services around Atlantic Canada. We are currently seeking a Dispatcher to join our team based out of our Bedford, NS office. **Primary Duties and Responsibilities**: Assist in the supervision and management of a large staff of...

  • Head Dispatcher

    2 days ago

    Bedford, Canada DXB Logistics Inc Full time

    Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years - **Work setting**: - Transportation - ** Tasks**: - Develop specific plans to prioritize - Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments - Prepare and submit reports - Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to...

  • Logistic Coordinator

    7 days ago

    Bedford, Canada Municipal Group of Companies Full time

    TDR Transportation & Logistics, a subsidiary of The Municipal Group of Companies is a transportation company providing courier and transport services around Atlantic Canada. We are currently seeking a Logistic Coordinator to join our team based out of our Bedford, NS Dispatch Office. **Position Summary**: **Primary Duties and Responsibilities**: Coordinate...

  • Logistic Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Bedford, Canada TDR Transportation and Logistics Full time

    **Position Summary**: **Primary Duties and Responsibilities**: - Coordinate and manage the transportation of goods, both domestically and internationally, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. - Collaborate with suppliers, carriers, and other stakeholders to schedule pickups, deliveries and shipments. - Work closely with Management, and Dispatchers...

  • Truck Driver

    1 week ago

    Bedford, Canada Atlantic Freightlines LTD Full time

    We are looking for 2 Truck Drivers class 1 license who are able to do following duties in our 'Bedford' (Nova Scotia) based company: Atlantic Freightlines Limited **Responsibilities**: - Drive and operate tractor-trailer, to haul goods and materials. - Delivering freight safely inspects, operate and maintain company and customer issued equipment. In...