Dispatcher

Ontario University Athletics; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university in Canada is seeking a part-time temporary Dispatcher to join their Campus Safety Office. The role involves managing emergency calls, monitoring security systems, and providing clerical support. Ideal for candidates with strong interpersonal skills and experience in emergency management. This position requires 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends, and offers a competitive hourly rate of $27.69 - $30.94.

Qualifications

• 1.5 to 2.5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to successfully complete the Emergency Services Communications program.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Intake and dispatch of emergency calls for assistance.
• Monitor alarms and direct responses accordingly.
• Communicate with campus emergency personnel.

Skills

Excellent keyboarding skills

Data entry accuracy

Strong interpersonal skills

Decision making under stress

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS Word

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Completion of secondary school education

1-year community college diploma

Job description

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Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: Campus Safety Office, Emergency Management and Fire Safety

Requisition ID: 1794

Department:CSO - Operations
Temporary part-time from 10/06/2025to12/31/2025
(Less than 24 hours a week)

If you are a current employee of the University of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
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General Purpose

The Campus Safety Office is looking for part-time temporary Dispatchers to be part of our team with a goal of keeping our campus community safe. This is an ideal position for someone who likes working in a fast-paced team environment, has a flexible schedule and a strong desire to help others.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position reports to the Manager of Emergency Planning and Administration, Campus Safety Office, with direction from the shift Sergeants. The responsibilities for this position include:

• Intake of requests for assistance from the public, staff and students
• Intake of all emergency calls for assistance on campus and dispatch of appropriate response by police, fire prevention or first response team personnel
• Reception for Campus Community Police – in person and telephone inquiries
• Monitor multi-alarm computer system and direct response to fire alarms, building supervisory alarms, intrusion alarms and personal safety alarms.
• Document events and actions within the internal records management system software
• Communicate with campus emergency personnel by way of two-way radio or phone
• Liaise with the Guelph Police Service dispatch and records units from time to time
• Support parking enforcement personnel with general inquiries and tow situations by way of radio and telephone
• Provide clerical support as required and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Completion of secondary school education, 1-year community college diploma
• 1.5 to 2.5 years of experience
• Ability to successfully complete the Emergency Services Communications program (internal training program)
• Excellent keyboarding, data entry and computer skills with accuracy
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, Email, and other related software is essential
• Ability to organize and prioritize is essential
• Demonstrated good judgement, accurate recall, decision making under stressful situations
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent oral and written communication are essential
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts

This position involves shift work – 12-hour shifts rotating between days (6:30 am – 6:30 pm) and nights (6:30 pm -6:30 am). It also requires work on weekends and statutory holidays as the work unit provides service 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

Candidates selected following initial review must complete and be able to pass: computerized testing; interview(s); security clearance; background investigation; and references checks before final selection of employment.

Employee Type: Temporary
Hourly rate: Enter $27.69 - $30.94 per hour

At the University of Guelph, fostering aculture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date:09/23/2025
Close Date:09/30/2025