Local Dispatcher

Job Summary: Orbis Express Ltd, a transportation, and warehousing company, is seeking to hire an energetic, motivated, and trained professional for the role of Local Dispatcher to join our team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Logistics Manager and be responsible for coordinating, documenting, and organizing trucks over the road within British Columbia. We are looking for a strong leader and with exemplary organization and planning abilities and high customer service standards. The Company is looking for a candidate with a minimum of three to ten years with logistics or related logistics experience with the ability to working independently and strong presentation skills, both in writing and in person. Experience in warehousing would be a huge asset but not mandatory, and a diploma or degree. The Company offers highly competitive salary and benefits packages and a positive work environment with career advancement opportunities. This is a growing company with an exciting future, don’t miss out! Responsibilities: Prepare, organize, and maintain daily driver and delivery schedules. Assign and communicate daily schedules to drivers, ensuring they have accurate pickup and delivery information. Coordinate with drivers throughout the day regarding delivery progress, schedule changes, and operational issues. Monitor daily transportation activities and make necessary scheduling adjustments. Coordinate pickup and delivery appointments with customers, warehouses, and distribution centres. Work closely with the dispatch and warehouse teams to ensure daily operations run smoothly. Assist with route planning and scheduling to improve efficiency. Monitor driver locations, truck movements, and delivery progress using Samsara GPS tracking. Use Samsara to verify driver arrival and departure times, investigate delays, and provide accurate updates to customers. Monitor driver Hours of Service (HOS) through Samsara to assist with daily scheduling and compliance. Administration & Record Keeping Maintain and update driver files, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and current. Track driver licence expiry dates, certifications, training records, and other required documents. Assist with driver onboarding documentation and administrative requirements. Maintain accurate records of driver schedules, attendance, and availability. Ensure driver documentation is properly organized and accessible when required. Requirements Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel. Ability to create, maintain, and organize spreadsheets, schedules, and reports. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 2 - 5 Years Logistics/Dispatching experience. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast paced environment. Strong problem solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing schedules. Comfortable communicating with drivers, customers, and internal departments throughout the day. Ability to work independently while also supporting a team. Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software. Experience working with transportation management systems If you are a motivated individual wit h excellent communication skills and a passion for logistics, we encourage you to apply for this position. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for career growth within our organization. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care Experience: dispatching: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person

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