Fleet Dispatcher

Bison Transport Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching and training

Wellness Program

Extracurricular sports teams

Supportive team

Job summary

Bison Transport Inc. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is seeking a Fleet Dispatcher to manage the day-to-day activity of the driver fleet, ensuring timely dispatch, routing, and information flow to meet customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have dispatch experience, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, be well organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong timeliness.

This role operates on a 2x2x3 continental shift with hours 06:00 to 18:00.

Qualifications

• Dispatch experience in a similar role
• Customer service in a transportation environment
• Strong organization and timeliness
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Dispatch: transmit/receive information for drivers and routes
• Satellite and telephone management for driver messages
• Reporting and documenting critical situations
• Problem resolution for drivers and company stakeholders

Skills

Dispatch experience

Customer service

Timeliness

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

As the Fleet Dispatcher, you are expected to execute the day to day activity of your assigned driver fleet. This includes monitoring of the fleet, accurately distributing, receiving and updating information. You would be responsible for identifying and participating in the resolution of issues relating to day to day activity of the driver. You must be well organized, an excellent communicator and have a keen sense of timeliness in carrying out daily activities.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Dispatch: Transmitting and receiving of all information relevant to the driver/cartage company performing his/her duties within the Company and customer requirements, and providing drivers with plans and routing as required.
• Satellite and Telephone Management: Handling of all driver related satellite messages or calls within assigned and overflow queues.
• Reporting: This involves the recognition, communication and documentation of situations that should be reviewed by other parties, for information, action and record keeping purposes.
• Problem Resolution: Working on behalf of both the Driver and the Company to immediately resolve any day-to-day issues that may arise.

Our Ideal Candidate will possess:

• You must have dispatch experience in order to be considered for this role.
• Dedicated experience providing customer service in a similar work environment.
• Well organized, an excellent communicator and have a keen sense of timeliness.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, communication, problem solving and planning abilities.
• Ability to multitask and to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.

This position is subject to a 2x2x3 Continental Shift, hours of work are 06:00 to 18:00.

This job is classified under NOC Code: 14404.

Why Bison:

• Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
• Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
• Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams

About Bison:

• Celebrating over 50 years in Business
• Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
• Committed to environmental sustainability

Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.