Dispatcher (Part-time)
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Pay: CA$28.22 per hour · Part-time
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- Pay: CA$28.22 per hour
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Original job description
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 skilled drivers, logistics experts, and support staff work together to deliver exceptional service while fostering a workplace that values safety, respect, and career growth. With locations nationwide, we offer diverse opportunities for individuals looking to build a rewarding career in transportation and logistics.
Join us and be part of a company driven by excellence, built on trust, and committed to innovation.
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Part-time Dispatcher to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating the transportation and logistics operations, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of goods. This position requires strong communication skills, proficiency in data entry, and familiarity with transportation management systems. If you have experience in shipping and receiving, freight management, or supply chain logistics, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule shipments to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Communicate effectively with drivers, clients, and other stakeholders to provide updates and resolve issues.
- Plans and schedules drivers to ensure proper staffing across all shifts and loads, ensuring alignment with volumes and service expectations.
- Utilize transportation management systems to track shipments and manage logistics operations.
- Perform data entry tasks accurately to maintain up-to-date records of shipments and inventory.
- Monitor freight movements and address any delays or discrepancies promptly.
- Collaborate with other dispatchers and management team
- Maintain a high level of phone etiquette when interacting with clients and team members.
- Compiles data on incidents and accident, distributes and communicates with appropriate personnel.
- Assist in the shipping and receiving processes as needed.
- Previous dispatch or transportation coordination experience (preferably in trucking/logistics).
- Awareness of Highway traffic act including hours of service, TDG, weight restrictions etc (would be an asset).
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in using trucking software for data entry and shipment tracking.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively convey information over the phone, including written (reports) Emails.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism.
- Knowledge of transportation management systems is preferred but not mandatory.
- Intermediate keyboarding skills using a PC and knowledge of email, word processing and Excel spreadsheet experience.
Work Schedule- Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Work Timings- 5 AM-1:30 PM
Pay: CA$28.22 per hour
Location: 1115 Cardiff Boulevard, Mississauga (100% In-Office role)
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
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.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and schedule shipments and drivers, track freight, maintain accurate shipment and inventory records, and communicate updates or resolve issues with drivers, clients, and stakeholders. Support shipping and receiving, collaborate with dispatch and management teams, and compile and distribute incident and accident information.
Requirements
Previous dispatch or transportation coordination experience is preferred, along with strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and phone etiquette skills. Candidates should have data-entry and trucking software proficiency, intermediate PC and keyboarding skills, and familiarity with email, word processing, and Excel; knowledge of transportation systems and relevant highway regulations is an asset.
Skills
- Dispatching
- Transportation Coordination
- Shipment Scheduling
- Driver Scheduling
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Data Entry
- Shipment Tracking
- Freight Management
- Shipping and Receiving
- Highway Traffic Act Awareness
- Hours of Service Awareness
- TDG Awareness
- Weight Restriction Awareness
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits
- Dental Care
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance
- On-Site Parking
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP Match
- Vision Care
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Dispatching
- Transportation Coordination
- Truck Transportation
- Logistics
- Freight Management
- Supply Chain Logistics
- Shipment Scheduling
- Driver Scheduling
- Trucking Software
- Shipment Tracking
- Data Entry
- Shipping and Receiving
- Highway Traffic Act
- Hours of Service
- Weight Restrictions
- Incident Reporting
- Accident Reporting
- Word Processing
- Microsoft Excel
- Phone Etiquette
- Inventory Records