Dispatcher (evenings) Petroleum Tankers

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 Benefits 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-spe…

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