Domestic (Canadian) Dispatcher

DE JONG ENTERPRISES INC. Domestic Canadian Dispatcher De Jong Enterprises Inc. | Woodstock, Ontario | On site Full time | Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Salary: $55,000–$60,000 per year, depending on experience About the opportunity De Jong Enterprises Inc. is looking for a motivated, positive dispatcher who wants to build a long term career and contribute to the future of our dispatch team. You will coordinate Canadian freight movements, build strong professional relationships with drivers, and communicate confidently with customers, freight brokers and colleagues. Reporting to the Traffic Operations Manager, you will take direction on operating priorities while independently developing effective dispatch plans. We are looking for a forward thinker who keeps profitability, revenue opportunities and the best use of drivers and equipment at the forefront of decisions, while protecting safety and customer service. What you will do Plan Canadian pickups, deliveries, return loads and trailer movements. Combine freight and routes to improve utilization and reduce avoidable empty kilometres. Create and update loads in Centerline; coordinate preloading, cross-dock freight, trailer availability and connecting carrier handoffs with warehouse, maintenance and dispatch teams. Build positive driver relationships through clear instructions, active listening, respectful communication and consistent follow through. Monitor drivers and shipments, anticipate delays and respond to changing priorities with practical solutions and timely updates. Book delivery appointments, send advance notifications and confirm customer receiving and documentation requirements. Prepare driver packages, pre-load and trailer manifests, run sheets and bills of lading. Reconcile PODs and delivery reports, track clean deliveries and exceptions, and follow up on missing paperwork. Keep dispatch records and reports accurate, support billing and claims follow up, and plan assignments within Canadian hours of service and company safety requirements. What you bring Trucking dispatch experience, with two or more years preferred, and knowledge of Canadian routes, LTL or multi stop planning, equipment requirements and driver hours of service. Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with a positive, professional approach to drivers, customers, freight brokers and coworkers. Strategic thinking and commercial awareness: you can evaluate load options, anticipate capacity needs and make sound decisions about revenue, costs and resource utilization. Strong organization, attention to detail and follow through, with the ability to manage changing demands and resolve problems calmly. The ability to work independently while taking direction constructively and contributing to a coordinated team plan. Confidence using dispatch software, email, Excel and fleet tracking tools. Centerline and Samsara experience are assets. Secondary school diploma or equivalent practical experience; transportation or logistics education is an asset. Our values Quality, Dependability, Respect, Teamwork, Profitability and Stewardship guide how we work. We are looking for someone who gets the details right, keeps commitments, treats people well and uses company resources responsibly. A willingness to learn, improve and grow with our dispatch team matters to us. What we offer $55,000–$60,000 annual salary, depending on experience. Monday to Friday day schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Health care, dental care and a Health Spending Account. Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance. RRSP matching. Apply Please apply through Indeed with your resume and a brief note about your dispatch experience and why you would like to build your career with De Jong Enterprises Inc. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Accommodations are available on request throughout the recruitment process. Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year Benefi…

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