head dispatcher

Government of Canada - Central; Caledon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Ontario is seeking an individual with strong logistics and management skills. The role involves organizing tasks, preparing reports, and ensuring smooth operations at the physical location. The ideal candidate should have experience in logistics and appropriate educational credentials. This position demands excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude. Benefits include free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Organize tasks to accomplish the work.
• Prepare and submit reports.
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery.
• Train workers in duties and policies.
• Plan and oversee operational logistics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Proactive

Analytical

Education

College, CEGEP or other certificate or diploma (1 to 2 years)

Logistics, materials, and supply chain management

Business, management, marketing and related support services

Tools

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Word

MS Windows

Dispatch management service software

Electronic scheduler

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Logistics, materials, and supply chain management
• Business, management, marketing and related support services, other

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Arrange training for staff
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

Supervision

• Transportation route and crew schedulers

Experience and specialization

• Electronic scheduler
• Dispatch management service software
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Analytical
• Proactive

Benefits

• Free parking available