Transportation Ops Lead – Dispatch & Fleet

Canada Cartage Group; Mississauga; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotels

Gym memberships

Entertainment perks

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A premier logistics provider in Peel Region, Mississauga is seeking a Manager for Transportation Operations to lead the dispatch team. This role requires 3-5 years of experience in transportation operations, focusing on staffing, operational oversight, and maintaining service quality. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership and communication skills, managing real-time operational challenges in a dynamic environment. Join us for a chance to grow in a supportive and motivated team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in transportation operations or dispatch management.
• Direct experience with staff scheduling in a variable work volume environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations team, ensuring safe and timely deliveries.
• Recruit, train, and develop dispatch team members.
• Monitor service levels and adjust resources to meet KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Staff scheduling

Transportation operations knowledge

Job description

Company: CommerceLink Logistics ULC (a division of Canada Cartage)
Location: 1115 Cardiff Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Day Shift- 100% in Office Role | Monday to Friday (with some flexibility)
Travel: Approximately 5–10% as required

About Us

CommerceLink Logistics ULC is a division of Canada Cartage, dedicated to providing fleet outsourcing services for one of Canada’s largest retail chains. At CommerceLink, we take pride in our people-first culture. Our team of professional drivers, logistics experts, and support staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional service while fostering a workplace that values safety, respect, and career growth. With locations nationwide, we offer diverse opportunities for individuals seeking a rewarding career in transportation and logistics.

Position Summary

The Manager, Fleet Operations is responsible for overseeing day-to-day transportation and dispatch operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of all shipments. This role provides leadership, guidance, and operational oversight to dispatchers, drivers, and supporting staff, ensuring alignment with company objectives, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.

The Manager plays a key role in managing real-time operational challenges such as equipment breakdowns, accidents, and staffing call-ins, while maintaining service continuity and supporting overall regional transportation performance.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to the dispatch team, including planning and assigning daily workloads

Coordinate inbound and outbound freight flow while maintaining visibility of daily priorities and weekly transportation targets

Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members to support continuous improvement

Plan and schedule staff across all shifts to ensure 24-hour operational coverage aligned with volume requirements

Support dispatchers and front-line supervisors in resolving day-to-day operational challenges

Monitor service levels, operational metrics, and KPIs to ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded

Review weekly operational reports and adjust resources as required

Ensure required training and certifications are maintained

Act as the primary operational contact for billing and payroll issues

Promote and enforce safety, compliance, and company standards

What You’ll Bring

3–5 years of experience in transportation operations, dispatch management, or related roles

Transportation or logistics industry experience

College diploma or equivalent experience

Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience with staff scheduling in variable-volume operations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of transportation cargo claims, laws, and risk management

Understanding of the Highway Traffic Act, Hours of Service, TDG, and weight restrictions

Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation Statement

CommerceLink Logistics ULC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform Human Resources, and we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable legislation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.