Transportation coordinator

Nationwide Logistics Inc.; Antrim; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Job summary

Nationwide Logistics Inc. is seeking an on-site Dispatcher to coordinate daily operations in our Nova Scotia location.

You will compile customer orders, plan routes, track shipments, and ensure accurate time sheets and reports, while maintaining reliable service and safety standards. The role requires 7 months to less than 1 year of experience, a secondary school graduation, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma is required.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of related experience is preferred.
• On-site position; no remote work option.

Responsibilities

• Compile orders and instructions received from customers.
• Develop specific plans to prioritize tasks.
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work.
• Oversee operational logistics of the organization.
• Track and complete work orders.
• Prepare and submit reports.
• Provide customer service.
• Train workers in duties and policies.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Analytical

Judgement

Initiative

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

7 months to less than 1 year

ON SITE

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

WORK SETTING

• Transportation
• Freight forwarding

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Compile orders and instructions received from customers
• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
• Track and complete work orders
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Prepare and submit reports
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment
• Light cleaning duties
• Maintain work records and logs
• Perform general office duties
• Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Provide customer service
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Keep track of shipments
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• Operate radio equipment
• Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment

SUPERVISION

• Dispatchers and radio operators

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Values and ethics
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Analytical
• Proactive

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available