Dispatcher

Stock Transportation; Markham; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Stock Transportation Ltd. in Canada seeks a Dispatch Supervisor to manage daily driver assignments, route coverage, and communications across multiple districts.

You will coordinate buses, drivers and support staff to ensure on-time service and safe operations, requiring strong organization and calm decision-making under pressure. Bilingual abilities are a plus; high school diploma is required; prior dispatch experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous dispatch experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of surrounding area and routing.
• Strong communication skills in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors daily driver assignments; schedules drivers and vehicles for route coverage, field trips, and charters.
• Communicates routing details to drivers to ensure proper execution.
• Coordinates vehicle service and repairs to maintain uninterrupted service delivery.
• Responds to emergencies, dispatches replacements, and notifies stakeholders of changes.
• Maintains accurate route documentation and records for contract and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Dispatch planning

Route optimization

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Routing software

Two-way radio systems

Job description

Stock Transportation Ltd. (a subsidiary of Summit School Services) operates more than 2,800 school buses and serves 35+ school districts throughout Ontario and Alberta. Our corporate office, located in Markham ON, houses the administrative and support functions for the company. Stock Transportation has a strong record of success and decades of experience in pupil transportation. With the support of Summit School Services, we are continually focused on delivering our service promise: Getting students to school safely, on time and ready to learn®.

Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors daily assignments; schedules drivers, bus assistants, and assigns vehicles to ensure daily coverage of all routes, field trips, and charter work.
• Ensures direct and indirect daily activities of drivers and bus assistants are assigned and accomplished on-time.
• Communicates all relevant details of driving assignments to drivers to ensure proper execution.
• Assist drivers with routing directions and directs them to perform special services when required.
• Recommends appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including suspensions and/or discharge, for part‑time staff for violations of company policies.
• Responds to emergency calls, facilitates emergency response network, coordinates mechanical service repair, and assigns replacement buses and drivers when there is a problem on a route.
• Notifies District and CSC personnel of all changes in route assignments, emergency situations, accidents, breakdowns or any other event that will disrupt service.
• Maintains route documentation and records (relevant contract requirements, school information, student data, route changes, relevant maps, vehicle details, bus assignments, driver details) for the purpose of providing accurate and reliable information to customers and complies with school board and province requirements.
• Coordinates vehicle service and mechanical repairs with Maintenance Supervisor to assure uninterrupted service delivery.
• Maintains high compliance to dispatch standard operating procedures.
• Handles customer concerns and requests for information in an expeditious and professional manner.
• Escalates unresolved issues to management as appropriate.
• Exhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; Shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous dispatch experience is preferred;
• Knowledge of surrounding geographic area to ensure effective and efficient routing. Ability to organize and prioritize time to balance conflicting demands related to customer care and dispatching.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers in fast-paced and/or stressful environment (interpersonal & telephone skills).
• Ability to read and interpret documents and instructions from customers and other team members
• Ability to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure
• Ability to work within the appropriate level of independence
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to operate two-way and emergency radio systemsli>
• Ability to use office machines (fax, scanner, copier, zip drive, telephone system)
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Program and computerized routing software.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read road and street maps
• Ability to keep organized and accurate records relating to overall dispatch and routing responsibilities
• Bi‑lingual abilities a plus

Stock Transportation has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Stock Transportation is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

Summit School Services LLC, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including Stock Transportation Ltd. are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and barrier‑free environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.