About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. Work setting: Manufacture. Tasks: Oversee operational logistics of the organization. Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies. Co-ordinate, assign and review work. Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems. Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations. Keep track of shipments. Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations. Maintain vehicle operator work records. Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment. Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Dispatchers and radio operators. Purchasing and inventory clerks. Shippers and receivers. Storekeepers and parts clerks. Transportation route and crew schedulers. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Forklift Operator Certification. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). More than 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Initiative. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Other benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP). Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Travel insurance.