dispatch logistician

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a detail-oriented individual for an operational logistics role based in Toronto. This position involves coordinating supply movements, tracking work orders, and ensuring smooth operations. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and 1-2 years of experience in a related field.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Compile orders and instructions from customers.
• Organize tasks and oversee operational logistics.
• Monitor movement of supplies and prepare reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Compile orders and instructions received from customers
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
• Track and complete work orders
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Maintain work records and logs
• Perform general office duties
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies
• Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
• Respond to urgent calls from individual who find themselves in life threatening situation and who require assistance

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate