Dispatcher & Logistics Coordinator – Evenings

Schooner Transport operates a fleet of asphalt & petroleum tankers primarily serving customers throughout Ontario & Québec.

We are looking for the right person who wants to make "dispatching & logistics management" a career, someone who is highly organized and detail-oriented, who can proactively solve unexpected problems when they arise, thrives in a “team” environment and possesses excellent communication skills.

The weekly schedule is as follows:

Monday through Friday, 02:00h – 10:00h

Specific responsibilities include

- Coordinate transportation logistics for the loading & delivery of petroleum products (gas, diesel, asphalt, jet fuel, ethanol, etc.) from various refineries & terminals to gas stations, bulk plants, airports, etc.
- Proactively & creatively solve problems as they arise
- Communicate with drivers utilizing various methodologies & technologies (phone, email, texting, etc.)
- Proactively manage a positive working relationship with drivers, maintenance & office personnel
- Perform data entry and verify that loads / trips assigned to drivers are accurately recorded in the company's dispatch system (Dispatch Mate)
- Review and approve ‘wait-times’ (drivers waiting longer than standard to load at a terminal)
- Effectively leads the drivers by setting an example in behaviour, values & duties
- Enforce all company rules, policies & procedures related to employee and client conduct
- Visibly demonstrate a commitment to ‘safety’ by stringently following all safety & health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such
- Assist team members by providing additional support or coverage as needed (i.e. “work as a team”)




- Compile reports for review by management as requested
- Perform various administrative tasks related to logistics & dispatching, as may be required

Reporting Structure: Reporting to the Transportation Logistics Supervisor Work Location: 2680 Overton Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. K1G 6T8

Equipment: A fully-equipped office work-station is provided

Our Ideal Candidate

- Ideally, has dedicated experience (minimum 2 years) providing dispatching / logistical support in the highway tractor-trailer / logistics industry
- Acknowledges the need to always arrive to work on-time, knows they are both responsible & accountable in providing instructions to drivers, someone who is proficient in changing plans as circumstances warrant, and is results driven
- Is a team player who is willing to step-up and assist colleagues when needed
- Understands the "hours of service" regulations for commercial motor vehicles as they apply to long-range, highway truck-transportation, including the purpose & use of driver's logs, etc. (a definite asset)
- Being bilingual (English & French + other languages) will be considered an important asset
- Has strong organizational & planning skills, including a demonstrated attention to detail
- Is able to manage large amounts of information to proactively solve problems with minimal supervision




- Is an excellent communicator with a keen sense of timeliness
- Is knowledgeable of the Highway Traffic Act as it applies to highway tractor-trailers a definite asset.
- Has experience using Dispatch Mate (platform for load information) will be considered a definite asset
- Is proficient / competent using typical office & computer-based systems (Microsoft Office Suite)

Other:

- Owning or having use of a personal vehicle is required. Public transportation is not available in the industrial area in the evenings where the company is located. Free, on-site parking is available.

Must already be able to work in Canada and currently living in the greater Ottawa / Gatineau region We offer competitive monetary compensation and a Health Perks package

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Starting Salary: $40,000 - $45,000 / annually, however commensurate with experience [i.e. already possessing significant (5+ years) industry-specific dispatching experience (specifically bulk petroleum products].

Starting compensation subject to review after six (6) month training period, thereafter subject to annual review.

For more information about our company, please visit: www.schoonertransport.com

** Interested parties must include a detailed resume as well as letter of introduction highlighting why they would be an ideal candidate for this role.

Candidates selected for face-to-face interviews, will be contacted either by email or a phone call.

Pay: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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