head dispatcher

Government of Canada - Western; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Edmonton is seeking an individual for a role focused on developing operational logistics and supervising a team. The ideal candidate possesses a secondary school graduation certificate and has 1-2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include planning tasks, ensuring smooth operations, and conducting performance reviews. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop specific plans to prioritize tasks.
• Prepare and submit reports.
• Train workers in duties and policies.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Team player

Organized

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Electronic scheduler

Dispatch management service software

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Transportation

Responsibilities Tasks

• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
• 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
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Conduct performance reviews
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic scheduler
• Dispatch management service software
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available