Dispatcher Contract
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Tomlinsons Truck Dispatcher hires and places trucks on construction jobs and other sites within the Southeastern Ontario area. The incumbent will work in a fast pace and ever changing environment requiring the ability to be resilient self-motivating and able to work with minimal supervision.
Location:100 Citigate Drive
Vacancy Type: Replacement (contract role until September 2026).
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Dispatch & Logistics:
- Placing of Tomlinson-owned and external trucks/equipment on various sites
- Collaborate with operations managers superintendents foremen and others to ensure resources are distributed accordingly; attend daily meeting
- Coordinates with scale attendants and sales team on trucking operations and needs
- Helps with haul rates when required
Accounting:
- Reviews and approves rental timesheets
- Handles any disputes pertaining to timesheets
- Assist accounting with external truck hiring packages and vendor set-up
- Inquiring and assisting with annual trucking rental rates
- Assist with finances related to logistics Fiori TREAD and SAP
Other:
- Ensure successful hand off to other team member
- Helps with questions from field staff
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be comfortable working in a digital environment
- Must be open minded and a forward thinker; adapt to curve balls and changes
- Strong Organizational Skills with demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks while maintaining composure under pressure
- Demonstrate problem solving trouble shooting and negotiating skills
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers and co-workers
- Ability to work flexible schedule long hours and be on call every second weekend
- Work collaboratively as a team player and have the ability to work independently
- Some travel to job sites may be required
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong technology skills is a must including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Outlook and SAP
- Familiarity of the transportation and logistics industries including dispatching equipment crews labour and materials considered an asset
- Construction experience or proven knowledge considered an asset; Understanding of weights and measurements
- Bilingual in French considered an asset
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The expected salary range for this position is $50000 - $65000 annually. Placement within the range is dependant on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.
TOMLINSON OFFERS:
- Competitive wages
- Bonus programs
- Employer paid health and dental benefits
- Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits program
- Family-oriented team environment
- Employee discounts and other rewards programs
The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation are committed to leveraging the latest technology to enhance our recruitment process. We may use AI tools in the screening and selection of candidates to efficiently and fairly assess all applicants. A Recruiter will review all results generated by AI. If you have any questions please contact our HR department.
Key Skills
- Typing
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- AS400
- Transportation Management Systems
- Computer Skills
- Paratransit
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer Literacy
- Dispatching
- Logistics
- Phone Etiquette
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