Dispatcher - New

Backwoods Energy Services; Nisku; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotating schedule

Casual shifts for licensed employees

Job summary

Backwoods Security Services in Nisku, AB is hiring a Dispatcher for Security Operations. The role coordinates daily security operations, schedules staff, and serves as the central communication point between clients, guards, and the operations team.

We offer a full-time position with a 4-week rotating schedule, 28–40 hours per week, and opportunities to pick up casual shifts for licensed employees. Competitive pay starts at $21.12 per hour in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of dispatch, scheduling, security operations, logistics, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily security operations and ensure staffing coverage.
• Review schedules to identify gaps or issues.
• Communicate with guards in the field and provide operational support.
• Receive client requests and arrange security coverage.
• Prepare and distribute weekly schedules to security personnel.
• Respond to and dispatch emergency alarm calls.
• Monitor attendance and address recurring concerns.
• Monitor access control and CCTV systems.
• Manage employee accommodation bookings within scheduling and cost constraints.
• Maintain and update schedules using scheduling software.
• Ensure hours of work compliance.
• Communicate professionally with clients, guards, and internal teams.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and provide practical solutions.
• Track and manage equipment and assets assigned to employees.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and system updates.
• Use company software to support daily operations.
• Assist with additional operational duties as required.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Scheduling software

English communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem-solving

Education

Alberta Security License

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

About Backwoods

Backwoods Security Services is a leading supplier of security services in Western Canada. We have been able to attract best-in-class management, staff, and operators from across the industry, allowing us to successfully complete some of the largest midstream and utility projects in Alberta. Moreover, we have become the largest employer of Alexis band members, the largest independent source of income in the community.

Dispatcher – Security Operations

Location: Nisku, AB

Pay: $21.12 per hour

Hours: 28–40 hours per week

Schedule: 4-week rotating schedule | Days, nights & weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Join Our Security Operations Team

We are looking for a reliable, organized, and quick-thinking Dispatcher to join our security operations team in Nisku.

As a Dispatcher, you will play an important role in keeping our security operations running smoothly. You will be the central communication point between our clients, security personnel, and operations team—coordinating schedules, responding to requests, monitoring systems, and helping resolve issues as they arise.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, working with people, using technology, and managing multiple priorities at once.

If you're someone who stays calm under pressure, communicates clearly, and takes pride in being organized and dependable, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate daily security operations and ensure staffing coverage is maintained.
• Review and verify schedules to identify coverage gaps or potential issues.
• Communicate with security guards in the field and provide timely operational support.
• Receive client requests and arrange appropriate security coverage.
• Prepare and distribute accurate weekly schedules to security personnel.
• Respond to and dispatch emergency alarm calls.
• Monitor attendance and absenteeism and elevate recurring concerns when required.
• Monitor access control, CCTV, and other operational systems.
• Manage employee accommodation bookings while keeping scheduling and costs in mind.
• Maintain and update schedules using scheduling software.
• Ensure scheduling practices align with applicable Hours of Work requirements.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, guards, and internal teams.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and provide practical solutions.
• Track and manage company equipment and assets assigned to employees.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, schedules, and system updates.
• Use a variety of company software and technology to support daily operations.
• Assist with additional operational duties as required.

What You Bring

• 2–3 years of experience in dispatch, scheduling, security operations, logistics, or a related position.
• Valid Alberta Security License or previous experience holding an Alberta Security License is an asset.
• Strong computer and technology skills with the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience with scheduling software is an asset.
• Excellent typing and data-entry accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy operational environment.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with urgent or unexpected situations.
• A dependable and team-oriented approach to work.

Schedule & Availability

This position follows a 4-week rotating schedule and requires flexibility to work:

• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Night shifts
• Weekends
• Varying days off

Hours may vary between 28 and 40 hours per week, depending on operational requirements.

Employees who hold a valid Alberta Security License may also have opportunities to pick up additional casual security shifts when available.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly wage of $21.12/hour
• Consistent employment with a structured rotating schedule
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in security operations, dispatch, scheduling, and coordination
• Opportunities for additional hours through casual security shifts for licensed employees
• Work in a role where your organization, communication, and decision-making skills make a direct impact
• Join a team where reliability, professionalism, and teamwork are valued

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're an organized and dependable professional who enjoys coordinating people, solving problems, and keeping operations on track,

We look forward to hearing from you!