Dispatch Coordinator
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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About Bizi Transport
Bizi Transport is an established transportation company specializing in bulk commodities, oilfield transportation, and industrial hauling throughout Western Canada and beyond.
We are currently seeking an experienced Dispatcher to join our Edmonton operations team.
This position involves coordinating specialized trucking operations, including sulphur, chemical, and other bulk commodity transportation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing driver assignments, coordinating customer requirements, monitoring daily operations, and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of equipment and loads.
We are looking for someone who is organized, adaptable, an effective communicator, and capable of making sound decisions in a fast-paced transportation environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily dispatch operations, including driver assignments, load scheduling, and equipment availability.
- Communicate regularly with company drivers, owner-operators, customers, field supervisors, and operations personnel.
- Monitor shipments and respond proactively to delays, equipment breakdowns, scheduling conflicts, and changing customer requirements.
- Coordinate loading and delivery schedules across multiple customers and locations.
- Monitor driver availability, hours of service, and scheduling requirements.
- Ensure drivers receive accurate load instructions, customer requirements, and site-specific information.
- Maintain accurate dispatch records, load information, and operational updates.
- Coordinate with maintenance and operations personnel to minimize equipment downtime and service disruptions.
- Provide thorough shift handovers and communicate outstanding operational matters.
- Support compliance with company safety procedures, transportation regulations, and customer requirements.
Qualifications
- Previous dispatch or logistics coordination experience in the trucking or transportation industry is required.
- Experience in oilfield transportation, bulk commodities, sulphur, chemical hauling, or other specialized trucking operations is considered a strong asset.
- Good understanding of commercial trucking operations, driver scheduling, and hours-of-service regulations.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain effective under pressure.
- Comfortable using dispatch software, Microsoft Office, and electronic communication systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
- Experience coordinating owner-operators and third-party carriers is an asset.
What We Offer
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- 7 days on / 7 days off rotation.
- Benefits after 3 months.
- Opportunity to work with an established specialized transportation company.
- Supportive team environment with a variety of operational responsibilities.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume outlining your relevant dispatch, logistics, and transportation experience here or email hr@bizitransport.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate daily trucking dispatch, including driver assignments, load and delivery schedules, equipment availability, and communication with drivers, customers, and operations teams. Monitor shipments, address disruptions, maintain accurate records, support safety and regulatory compliance, and provide thorough shift handovers.
Requirements
Previous dispatch or logistics coordination experience in trucking or transportation is required, along with knowledge of commercial trucking operations, driver scheduling, and hours-of-service regulations. Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills are needed; specialized hauling experience and coordination of owner-operators or third-party carriers are assets.
Skills
- Dispatch Operations
- Driver Scheduling
- Load Scheduling
- Equipment Coordination
- Customer Communication
- Shipment Monitoring
- Problem-Solving
- Hours-of-Service Compliance
- Dispatch Recordkeeping
- Operational Coordination
- Shift Handover
- Safety Compliance
- Transportation Regulations
- Dispatch Software
- Microsoft Office
- Owner-Operator Coordination
Benefits
- Benefits After 3 Months
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Energy
- Administrative
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Dispatch
- Logistics Coordination
- Trucking
- Transportation
- Bulk Commodities
- Oilfield Transportation
- Sulphur Hauling
- Chemical Hauling
- Driver Assignments
- Load Scheduling
- Equipment Availability
- Owner-Operators
- Third-Party Carriers
- Hours-of-Service Regulations
- Dispatch Software
- Microsoft Office
- Shipment Monitoring
- Customer Requirements
- Loading and Delivery Schedules
- Maintenance Coordination
- Safety Procedures
- Transportation Regulations
- Dispatch Records
- Shift Handovers