As a City Dispatcher, you will execute the day-to-day activity of your assigned region. This includes monitoring of the fleet, accurately distributing, receiving and updating information. Identifying and participating in the resolution of issues relating to day to day driver activities is an essential responsibility of this role. You must be well organized, an excellent communicator and have a keen sense of timeliness in carrying out daily activities. Note: This is a contract position with the possibility of extension based on business needs and individual performance.
Specific Responsibilities Dispatch: This involves the transmitting and receiving of all information relevant to the driver/cartage company performing his/her duties within the Company and customer requirements.
Satellite and Telephone Management: Handling of all driver related satellite messages or calls within assigned and overflow queues.
Reporting: Recognition, communication and documentation of situations that should be reviewed by other parties, for information, action and record keeping purposes.
Problem Resolution: Working on behalf of both the Driver and the Company to resolve any day to day issues that may arise.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time, on a daily or permanent basis (i.e. special projects, training seminars, weekend planning and other job related tasks).
Our Ideal Candidate will possess Dispatch experience is considered to be a strong asset in this role.
Educational background in Supply Chain Management (or other relevant area such as Business).
Dedicated experience providing customer service in a similar work environment.
Well organized, an excellent communicator and have a keen sense of timeliness.
Demonstrated attention to detail, communication, problem solving and planning abilities.
Knowledge of the transportation industry and General Vancouver Area city geography are considered assets.




Able to quickly adapt to changes, shift focus, meet deadlines, and complete time-sensitive tasks.
Note: Candidates must have reliable transportation to ensure regular and punctual attendance at the worksite, which is not readily accessible by public transit. This position is subject to a 2x2x3 Continental shift, hours of work are 05:00 - 17:00 PT. This job is classified under NOC Code: 14404.
Why Bison Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams
About Bison Celebrating over 50 years in Business
Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
Committed to environmental sustainability
Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. Background and suitability for a career in Transportation is wide ranging. Some of our brightest people have joined us with no previous "trucking" experience. We always say we work in the "people business". So, whether you have a background in the airline, automotive, retail or hospitality industries, to name a few, your experience is valuable and we are bound to find many transferrable skills. We are ready to welcome exceptional, high potential contributors who aspire to lead people and processes in the pursuit of service excellence in a highly energetic and collaborative environment. We seek team players who are eager to learn our business from the ground up, are able to demonstrate a track record of strong performance and possess a sincere interest in growing their careers in the transportation arena. We seek top notch communicators who adopt a driver of change mindset of "how can we be better, do better and get better results".

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📌 City Fleet Dispatcher (12-month contract) (British Columbia)
🏢 Bison Transport
📍 British Columbia