Transportation logistics coordinator

Services D'équipements GD; Cap-Santé; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

RRSP

Long-term care insurance

DPSP

Free parking

Training paid by employer

Travel insurance

Job summary

Services D'équipements GD seeks a logistics dispatcher to oversee operational logistics, coordinate traffic flow of supplies, and supervise field crews in a manufacturing setting in Quebec. French language skills are preferred and forklift certification may be required.

The role involves coordinating, assigning and reviewing work, dispatching personnel during emergencies, and keeping accurate records of shipments and vehicle operator activities. Strong organizational abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have college/CEGEP diploma or certificate (3 months to <1 year).
• 2 years to <3 years of experience in this field.
• French language ability preferred (Work Language: French).
• Forklift Operator Certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational logistics of the organization.
• Coordinate traffic flow of supplies.
• Coordinate, assign and review work.
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems.
• Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations.
• Keep track of shipments.
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations.
• Maintain vehicle operator work records.
• Process and transmit information and instructions to coordinate activities using dispatching equipment.
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Initiative

Education

College/CEGEP diploma or certificate (3 months to <1 year)

Job description

Job Requirements

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment Details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Manufacture

Tasks

• Oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• Dispatchers and radio operators
• Purchasing and inventory clerks
• Shippers and receivers
• Storekeepers and parts clerks
• Transportation route and crew schedulers

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Forklift Operator Certification

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Travel insurance