Job description

At Northwest, we do things a little differently. Northwest was started in 1955 and continues to operate over 70 years later, with the same commitment to safety and service excellence. As a family business, we operate on the principle that our customers and our team members are part of the Northwest family, and this belief is reflected in everything we do. From supporting the community, to developing safety initiatives, at Northwest, people are the priority.

Currently, we are hiring a Dispatcher to join our Southern Alberta dispatch team. Reporting to the Operations Lead, SAB, this position will have a mixture of dispatching and administrative responsibilities. Potential candidates should reside in Calgary and be prepared to work from our northeast office.

Job Description:

- Coordinating daily workflow for trucks, trailers, and drivers
- Managing fleet resources according to availability and schedules
- Working with Maintenance on coordination and planning of equipment servicing
- Ensuring driver compliance for online orientations
- Planning and scheduling for plant interruptions, outages, haul diversions, holidays, etc.
- Reviewing driver documents for accuracy and approving billable & payable hours
- Reviewing dispatch schedules and plant details daily and strategically re-evaluating plans to respond to changes
- Communicating with customers and drivers to ensure optimal operations and customer satisfaction
- Site and field visits as required

Job Requirements:

- 1-year experience in Dispatch, Operations, Logistics,



or Scheduling
- Post-secondary education or training is an asset
- Advanced Google Drive and computer skills
- Experience with TMW system an asset
- Exceptional critical thinking and problem resolution skills
- High level of attention to detail, with impeccable organizational abilities
- Process-driven individual, who excels at executing tasks from conception through to completion
- A motivated individual with an uncompromising commitment to safety.
- Someone who thrives in a fast paced work environment

Why You Should Choose Northwest:

- Everyone is treated like a member of our Northwest family
- We offer competitive salaries
- Health, Dental and Extended Benefits after 3 months
- Health/Wellness Spending Account
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching
- Semi-annual Education Fund Scholarship opportunities for you and your family members

We look forward to reviewing your application soon but please note that due to the volume of applications, we will likely be responding only to those applicants chosen for an interview. Thank you for your interest!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 Dispatcher (Calgary)
🏢 Northwest Tank Lines
📍 Calgary