Field Operations Dispatcher

Tundra Oil & Gas; Virden; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tundra Oil & Gas is seeking a Field Operations Dispatcher for a 9-month term based in Virden, MB or Estevan, SK. You will coordinate downhole field operations, dispatch trucks, equipment, and personnel, and use IronSight to track daily activities across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Reporting to the Workovers Manager, you will prioritize requests, schedule workflows, ensure safety compliance, and collaborate with drivers, crews, and service providers. Travel to field locations may be required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of downhole oilfield experience.
• Experience with completions and/or workovers.
• Strong knowledge of workover operations and horizontal well stimulations.
• Proficiency in IronSight or ability to learn quickly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word; familiarity with PVR and AccuMap.
• Ability to pass required training (H2S Alive, First Aid, TDG, WHMIS).

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and prioritize work requests from the Operations teams.
• Schedule and dispatch trucks, equipment, field personnel.
• Program, schedule, and monitor all workover activities.
• Maintain continuous communication with drivers, field crews, supervisors, and service providers.
• Monitor job progress using IronSight and adjust for weather and demand.
• Review morning reports and liaise with field supervisors and service companies to ensure alignment on daily activities.
• Ensure all operations comply with company policies, safety standards, and applicable provincial and federal regulations, including transportation and HSE requirements.
• Stay current with regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with government regulations in operating areas.
• Ensure regulatory reporting and documentation requirements are met.
• Review, verify, and approve invoices related to dispatched work.
• Support continuous improvement of dispatch and operational processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Tundra Oil & Gas is a Manitoba-based oil and gas exploration and production company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited. Tundra’s head office is in Winnipeg, with additional offices in Virden, Estevan, and Calgary. At Tundra, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and we are dedicated to growing our company in a sustainable and disciplined way. This philosophy has served us well since our inception in 1980. Today, Tundra is a team 400-strong, and a leader in the Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan oil industry. We take pride in supporting the communities in which we operate and stewarding the resources we manage for today and for the future. We are committed to working together and to getting everyone home safe every day.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Tundra is excited to announce an opportunity for a Field Operations Dispatcher (9-Month Term) based out of the Virden, MB or Estevan, SK office.

The main responsibility of this role is to coordinate downhole field operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of oil and gas activities across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. This position is responsible for scheduling and dispatching trucks, equipment, and field personnel based on operational priorities, production requirements, and real-time field conditions. The role relies heavily on IronSight software to track, monitor, and adjust daily operations.

REPORTS TO: Workovers Manager

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Receive, review, and prioritize work requests from the Operations teams.
• Assign appropriate personnel, equipment, and service providers to meet operational requirements.
• Program, schedule, and monitor all assigned workover activities.
• Maintain continuous communication with drivers, field crews, supervisors, and service providers.
• Monitor job progress utilizing IronSight software, making real-time adjustments due to weather, equipment availability, operational changes, or production demands.
• Review morning reports and liaise with field supervisors and service companies to ensure alignment on daily activities.
• Ensure all operations comply with company policies, safety standards, and applicable provincial and federal regulations, including transportation and HSE requirements.
• Stay current with regulatory agencies and ensure all work is conducted in accordance with evolving government regulations in operating areas.
• Ensure all regulatory reporting and documentation requirements are met.
• Review, verify, and approve invoices related to dispatched work.
• Support continuous improvement of dispatch and operational processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Undergraduate Degree is considered an asset but not a requirement.
• Completions and/or Workovers oilfield experience
• Minimum 1–3 years of downhole oilfield experience.
• Workover experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous dispatch experience is considered an asset but not a requirement.
• Service rig and supporting services activity experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of workover operations and horizontal well stimulations.
• Proficiency in IronSight, or willingness and ability to quickly learn and adapt to dispatch software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PVR, and AccuMap.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies.
• Ability to complete all required company training, including:
  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
  • TDG
  • WHMIS
• Previous certification in the above is considered a strong asset.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to seek information and resolve issues independently.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working in a results-driven, multi-functional team environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external working relationships.
• Willingness and ability to travel to field locations as required.
• Flexibility to work weekends, extended hours, and overtime as operational demands require.

OTHER DETAILS:

• The nature of workover operations requires availability outside standard business hours.
• Combination of office-based and remote field coordination work.
• Frequent computer-based work using Microsoft Office, IronSight, MS Project, and other third-party software.
• Operations are currently located in Southwest Manitoba and Southeast Saskatchewan.
• Travel to field locations as required but will be limited.
• Position follows a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation, with expected daily work hours ranging from 6 to 12 hours, depending on workload and operational requirements.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions.