Dispatcher jobs in Canada (308 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 308
Employers: 183

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $26.78Across 38 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $62,912Across 15 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 2%7 listings
On-site: 98%301 listings

Employers hiring include Parkland Corporation (15), First Student (11), The Seaboard Transport Group (11).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Dispatcher / Scheduling Specialist
GreenFox
Nisku, AB
- Full-time
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Dispatcher - Richmond Hill, ON
National Express LLC
Richmond Hill, ON
- Full-time
PT Dispatcher - Richmond Hill, ON (Mon-Fri Required)
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Dispatcher - New
Backwoods Energy Services
Edmonton, AB · Nisku, AB
We are looking for a reliable, organized, and quick-thinking Dispatcher to join our security operations team in Nisku.
Added 3 months ago
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Dispatcher - HomeWater (12-month Contract)
Just Energy
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
Job Title: Dispatcher / Field Operations Agent (Bilingual Spanish/English) – Experienced - Entry Level
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Dispatcher
Kent Building Supplies
Saint John, NB
- Full-time
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Dispatcher - Hearst, ON
Stock Transportation
Hearst, ON
- Full-time
Full-Time Dispatcher - Hearst, ONSign-On Bonus - $1,500Starting Wage From - $21.00/Hour + Company Benefits
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Dispatcher
First Student
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
…our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching all buses, ensuring on-time performance of routes, and counseling drivers and monitors…
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Dispatcher
First Student
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching all buses, ensuring on-time performance of routes, and counseling drivers and monitors…
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Communications Officer Trainee- Emergency Medical Dispatcher
CityofOttawa
Ottawa, ON
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Dispatcher
Admiral Security and Investigations
Dieppe, New Brunswick
- $18 to $21 CAD / hour
- Internship
Added 5 months ago
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Dispatcher, Protection Services Operations Centre
Interior Health Authority
Kelowna, British Columbia
- Internship
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Dispatcher
Green Infrastructure Partners
Bowmanville, ON · Maple Grove Rd, Bowmanville, ON
- Full-time
Reporting into the Regional Director, the Dispatcher is responsible for the coordination of truck and equipment dispatching orders to ensure maximum efficiency of trucking and utilization…
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Dispatcher
Canada Cartage Group of Companies
Edmonton, AB
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Dispatcher
Northland Properties
Vancouver, BC
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Dispatcher - Hearst, ON
National Express LLC
Hearst, ON
- Full-time
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Dispatcher
J.D. Irving, Limited
Saint John, NB
- Full-time
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Dispatcher
Crane Worldwide Logistics
ON
- Full-time
Added 5 months ago
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Senior Dispatcher (Procurement)
ADLI Logistics
Brampton, Ontario
- $55,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
The Senior Dispatcher (Procurement) is responsible for coordinating domestic and cross-border shipments for our customers. This role requires professional communication with clients and the…
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Dispatcher - OpenRoad Toyota Port Moody
OpenRoad Auto Group
Port Moody, BC
- Full-time
- Contract
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Yard Clerk
Co-op
Nipawin, Saskatchewan
- Full-time
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Dispatcher - ᑭᐅᔨ - Term Position
City of Iqaluit
Iqaluit, NU
- Full-time
The City of Iqaluit is looking for a Dispatcher to join our team!
Added 1 month ago
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Dispatcher
Mérieux NutriSciences - North America
Markham, ON
- Full-time
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Dispatcher - ᑭᐅᔨ - Term Position
City of Iqaluit
Iqaluit, NU
- Full-time
The City of Iqaluit is looking for a Dispatcher to join our team!
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Dispatcher - The Adventure Group
Gibbons Whistler
Whistler, BC
- $21 to $24 CAD / hour
Ready for Adventure? Join Us as a Dispatcher and Keep the Action Rolling!
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Bilingual Dispatcher
Manitoulin Group of Companies
Gore Bay, Ontario
- Full-time

First Student

Dispatcher

Toronto, ON, Canada

Compensation: $50,000 · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: Compensation: $50,000
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 3-5 years experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 4, 2026

Original job description

At First Student, our Dispatchers are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching all buses, ensuring on-time performance of routes, and counseling drivers and monitors on front line.

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
Positive and rewarding work environment

Dispatcher Responsibilities:

Oversees all routes and scheduling of buses
Counsels and coaches drivers and monitors
Handles heavy phone and radio traffic
Takes all scheduling and driver complaints, report to Operations Supervisor/Contract Manager
Serves as primary communication liaison with major contracted customer
May handle charter reservations, billing, or driver payroll
Provides solutions to drop-off and pick-up problems
Handle back-up driver duties or perform miscellaneous clerical duties as needed
Completes assignment of special projects
Assists with supervision of day-to-day operations

Dispatcher Experience and Skills Required:

3-5 years experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic knowledge of radio dispatch equipment
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to deliver under time constraints and deadlines
Previous terminal operations, dispatch, or driver experience
Computer literate
Subject to background check

Compensation: $50,000

First Students commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you'll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you'll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.

Apply today to join our team!

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

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More about this job

Responsibilities

The Dispatcher oversees bus routes, scheduling, and terminal operations while providing coaching to drivers and monitors. They serve as the primary communication liaison for customers and resolve daily transportation issues.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency with radio dispatch equipment and strong communication skills are required.

Skills

Radio dispatch
Scheduling
Customer service
Communication
Conflict resolution
Computer literacy
Operations management
Coaching
Problem solving
Clerical duties

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities
Training
Job security

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Dispatcher
Transportation
Logistics
Scheduling
Radio dispatch
Operations
Customer service
Safety
Terminal operations
Driver management
Payroll
Charter reservations
Communication
Problem solving
Clerical

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