Dispatcher & Administrative Assistant (Mon–Fri, 8–4)

Advantage Personnel; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent transportation company located in Ottawa, ON is seeking a Dispatcher. The role involves scheduling and dispatching drivers, managing on-time performance of deliveries, and ensuring effective communication with drivers and clients. Ideal candidates possess dispatching experience in the LTL transport environment and strong organizational and communication skills. Weekly pay and a diverse working environment offered.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Vacation pay accrual

Diverse working environment

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of previous Transportation/Trucking Industry experience required.
• Dispatching in a Less than Truck Load (LTL) transport environment, city/local dispatching.
• Working knowledge in software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch drivers to pick up and deliver loads.
• Act as the reliable point of contact for drivers.
• Manage on-time performance of deliveries.
• Ensure timely deliveries/pickups of freight.

Skills

Excellent organization skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication skills

Bilingualism

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

A prominent transportation company located in Ottawa, ON is seeking a Dispatcher. The role involves scheduling and dispatching drivers, managing on-time performance of deliveries, and ensuring effective communication with drivers and clients. Ideal candidates possess dispatching experience in the LTL transport environment and strong organizational and communication skills. Weekly pay and a diverse working environment offered.