Yard Dispatcher

Location: Bolton, ON or Brampton, ON (On-site)

Duration: 1-year contract, potential for extension

Shift: Saturday to Tuesday, 3:45 pm to 1:45 am

Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check and employment references

About the Opportunity

Are you energized by fast-paced operations and keeping things moving behind the scenes? We are recruiting for a Yard Dispatcher for leading Canadian retailer to support a busy distribution environment where efficiency, safety, and teamwork are at the heart of every shift. In this role, you will play a critical part in coordinating trailer movements, maintaining yard operations, and ensuring goods flow seamlessly throughout the facility.

Working closely with shunt drivers, warehouse teams, security, and logistics partners, you will help create a safe and organized operation while leveraging technology and real-time data to support operational success. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy solving challenges as they arise, this could be an excellent opportunity to grow your logistics career.

What’s In It for You

Join a collaborative team where communication, safety, and operational excellence are valued every day. You'll gain exposure to advanced transportation technologies, work alongside experienced operations professionals, and build your expertise in a workplace that encourages continuous learning and teamwork.

Your Responsibilities

• You'll coordinate trailer movements, dispatch shunt drivers, and assign trailers to loading and unloading doors based on operational priorities.

• You'll maintain accurate trailer and container records within the Yard Management System while monitoring yard inventory and equipment availability.

• You'll oversee safe yard operations by monitoring traffic flow, container placement, GPS tracking, dash camera footage, and operational performance.

• You'll communicate schedule updates, delays, maintenance requirements, and operational priorities with warehouse teams, drivers, security, and logistics partners using Microsoft Teams and other communication tools.

• You'll troubleshoot yard congestion, equipment availability, and scheduling challenges while preparing operational reports and maintaining driver logs and timesheets.

• You'll ensure all yard activities comply with safety standards, company policies, and reporting requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in logistics coordination, transportation, or distribution centre operations.

• Proficiency in Yard Management Systems (YMS) is required.

• Experience working with Power BI, P44, RFID technology is an asset.

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving operational issues.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Post-secondary education or logistics-related certifications are considered an asset.

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.