Dispatcher

**NOTE - applicants must be prepared to participate in the interview process via phone and/or video conference. Two references must be submitted if selected for an interview. **

**EMPLOYMENT TYPE**:Fixed Term - 1 Year Contract

**WORKING HOURS**:Mondays to Fridays from 7:00AM - 3:30PM.

**COMPANY OVERVIEW**

For over 20 years, Lakeside Performance Gas Services Ltd. has been proudly serving the natural gas industry across Ontario and Quebec in partnership with top Utilities service providers. The company further excels in providing innovative solutions to its customers and extended group of clients. Headquartered in Mississauga with satellite offices throughout Ontario and Quebec, the company values its dedicated group of personnel who consistently provide customers with the highest level of support.

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The purpose of the Dispatcher role at Lakeside Gas Services is to support scheduling and communication for our field operators by providing exemplary skills in communication, logistics, and multitasking.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**

The primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Receive and process requests for residential/commercial service and schedule Technicians as appropriate.
- Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of Technicians using a variety of computer-aided communications and dispatching programs.
- Maintain familiarity with Lakeside’s service agreements to ensure rapid resolution when customers are experiencing problems.
- Dispatch service calls in a timely manner to meet service level agreements and customer expectations.
- Dispatch personnel according to predetermined schedules and work orders, or as required due to emergency situations.
- Ensure that all calls are coded out prior to the end of assigned in order to eliminate/reduce calls on the Daily Coding Report.
- Follow-up with Technicians as result of the Daily Coding Report; determine the cause (why call was not coded).
- Monitor Technicians assignments and locations to ensure that appointments are being met.
- Be proactive and make outbound phone calls to generate more work for Technicians.
- Identify and report potential/areas of improvement of field staff to Supervisor/Team Lead.
- Cooperate in the scheduling and task delegation of team members to ensure appropriate level of dispatch coverage.
- Be available to work public holidays if the day falls on your scheduled shift
- Maintain workload at optimal productivity levels to improve operational efficiency.
- Participate as needed, in special adhoc department projects and meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERINCE REQUIREMENT**
- Must have obtained an Ontario high school diploma or equivalent.
- Asset to have obtained post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or Emergency Telecommunications or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2-3 years Dispatch and/or Customer Service experience.
- Experience in Service Dispatching an asset.

**WORKING AT A LAKESIDE LOCATION**
- Flexibility is key; applicants should be open to working voluntary and mandatory extra hours and willing to work at a fast pace.

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Ability to operate a computer and learn a variety of software related to job duties.

**INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT**

At Lakeside Gas Services, our belief is that diversity and inclusion are fundamental and integral part of its business innovation and growth.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $25.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Are you willing to undergo a background check (criminal, professional and academic), in accordance with local law and regulations?
- Can you work overtime if necessary?
- Are you comfortable using a computer all day?
- How would you rate your Microsoft Excel skills?
- This position is in Mississauga (L5T 2H7) and can be inaccessible by public transit. Do you have currently have a valid driver's license AND reliable/independent transportation?
- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada and location specified in the job posting and, if applicable, hold a valid permit that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role?
- What is your hourly rate expectation for this position? Please provide a range.
- Are you a referral and/or related to a current Lakeside worker? If yes, please share the name.
- The working hours for this position are every Mondays to Fridays from 7:00AM - 3:30PM and it is a 1 year contract. Can you commit to these requirements?

**Education**:

- Secondary