head dispatcher

Loomis Express; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation sector is seeking candidates for a logistics role involving the organization and planning of operational logistics. The position requires a secondary school graduation certificate and some experience, along with tasks such as resolving work problems and training team members. The role offers opportunities to engage in various support programs for newcomers and visible minorities, fostering a diverse working environment.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year experience in a logistics role.
• Education level required: secondary school graduation certificate.
• Technical skills in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Organize tasks to accomplish the work and plan operational logistics.
• Prepare and submit reports; resolve work problems.
• Train workers and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Transportation
• Warehouse

Tasks

• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
• 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
• Conduct performance reviews
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities