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Savard Personnel Group

Dispatcher

Mississauga, ON

CA$26/hr

Dispatcher - Up to $26/HR Join SAVARD Personnel Group - where your skills are valued! We are ... Coverage may include days, afternoons, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as ...

Savard Personnel Group

Dispatcher

Brampton, ON

CA$26/hr

Dispatcher - Up to $26/HR Join SAVARD Personnel Group - where your skills are valued! We are ... Coverage may include days, afternoons, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as ...

Day and Ross

Dispatcher

Woodstock, ON · On-site

Dispatcher Full-time Woodstock, ON Day and Night Shifts and Weekends The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching units to pick up and deliver freight, monitor the performance of drivers and ensure ...

Day & Ross

Dispatcher

Woodstock, ON · On-site

Dispatcher Full-time Woodstock, ON Day and Night Shifts and Weekends The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching units to pick up and deliver freight, monitor the performance of drivers and ensure ...

Top Tier Talent Group

Dispatcher

Vaughan, ON

Service Dispatcher Location : Vaughan, ON Job Summary: We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Service Dispatcher to join our operations team. In this role, you will act as the ...

First Student

Dispatcher

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$48K/yr

The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching all buses, ensuring on-time performance of routes, and counseling drivers and monitors on front line. At First Student, we are proud to offer:

First Student

Dispatcher

Toronto, ON

CA$48K/yr

The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching all buses, ensuring on-time performance of routes, and counseling drivers and monitors on front line. At First Student, we are proud to offer:

First Student

CA$45K/yr

The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching all buses, ensuring on-time performance of routes, and counseling drivers and monitors on front line. At First Student, we are proud to offer:

First Student

Dispatcher

Gloucester, ON

CA$45K/yr

The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching all buses, ensuring on-time performance of routes, and counseling drivers and monitors on front line. At First Student, we are proud to offer:

First Student

Dispatcher

Toronto, ON

CA$50K/yr

The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching all buses, ensuring on-time performance of routes, and counseling drivers and monitors on front line. At First Student, we are proud to offer:

First Student

Dispatcher

Toronto, ON

CA$50K/yr

The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching all buses, ensuring on-time performance of routes, and counseling drivers and monitors on front line. At First Student, we are proud to offer:

First Student

Dispatcher

Georgetown, ON · On-site

At First Student, our Dispatchers are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching all buses, ensuring on-time ...

First Student

Dispatcher

Georgetown, ON · On-site

At First Student, our Dispatchers are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching all buses, ensuring on-time ...

ABL Employment

Dispatcher

Woodstock, ON · On-site

CA$25/hr

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Dispatcher. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the movement of drivers, vehicles, and other resources to ensure on-time ...

National Express Corp

Dispatcher

Haileybury, ON · On-site

CA$22.66/hr

The Dispatcher Position is based out of our satellite location at 6 Duncan Ave, Kirkland Lake, ON Stock Transportation Ltd. (a subsidiary of Summit School Services) operates more than 2,800 school ...

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What is a weekend dispatcher?

A Weekend Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and managing the flow of communication between drivers, customers, and company personnel during weekends. They handle scheduling, monitor deliveries or service requests, and address any unexpected issues to ensure efficient operations. Strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend dispatcher?

To succeed as a Weekend Dispatcher, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under time-sensitive conditions, often requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with dispatch software, GPS tracking systems, and clear radio or phone communication protocols is common in this role. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, stress management, and customer service orientation are valuable soft skills. These competencies ensure the smooth coordination of services, timely responses, and effective collaboration during peak weekend hours.

What are some typical challenges faced by weekend dispatchers and how are they managed?

Weekend Dispatchers often face unique challenges such as handling higher call volumes, coordinating urgent or last-minute requests, and managing resources with potentially limited staff. To successfully manage these challenges, dispatchers rely on prioritization, quick decision-making, and strong communication with drivers or field teams. Most companies provide thorough training and ongoing support to help you handle fast-paced situations and unexpected issues. Working weekends can also mean working independently or with a smaller team, which fosters autonomy but requires reliability and strong self-management. These aspects make the role both dynamic and rewarding for those who enjoy problem-solving in real time.

How many days a week does a weekend dispatcher work?

A weekend dispatcher typically works two days a week, usually on Saturday and Sunday, to coordinate and manage operations during the weekend. Some roles may require additional hours or shifts, but the core schedule generally involves working on weekends only.

Is it hard to get hired as a weekend dispatcher?

Getting hired as a weekend dispatcher can vary depending on the industry and location, but generally requires relevant experience, good communication skills, and familiarity with dispatch software. Employers often look for candidates who can work flexible hours and handle high-pressure situations. Certification or training in logistics or transportation can improve chances of employment.

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Dispatcher

Green Infrastructure Partners, Inc.

Bath, ON

$31/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 20 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Receive and schedule customer orders, ensuring all requirements and documentation are provided

  • Identify and resolve delivery issues to ensure on-time delivery to customers

  • Act as a central contact between logistics stakeholders and communicate issues to resolve delivery problems

Job description

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work!

Dispatcher

Millhaven Terminal

SUMMARY

Reporting into the Logistics Supervisor, the Dispatcher is responsible for supporting and driving successful delivery of product orders to customers. This role plays a critical part in the Logistics team, and works closely with Terminal and Plant Operations, Sales, and Operational Finance and Accounting. This is a 24/7 operation with just-in-time deliveries to customers. The role requires night and weekend coverage and the ability to operate in a fast paced environment.

You will be responsible for receiving orders and scheduling delivery logistics, ensuring customer requirements such as providing required documentation are satisfied, communication with key stakeholders, and making changes to the schedule when required in order to ensure on-time delivery to customers.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

Dispatch Responsibilities

  • Receive and schedule customer orders (product, hauler/driver, loading time, delivery time/location) and ensure that additional customer requirements, such as required documentation, are provided
  • Identify and resolve delivery issues that may arise to help ensure on-time delivery to customers
  • Provide night and weekend dispatch coverage as required
  • Assist with scale house and ticketing activities
  • Maintain customer and order related data in order/logistics computer softwareactivities

Coordination and Collaboration

  • Act as central contact between Logistics, Haulers, Drivers, Operations, Sales, and Operational Finance/Accounting
  • Communicate emerging issues and work with stakeholders to resolve delivery issues to help ensure on-time delivery to customers

Business Improvement

  • Provide insights into hands-on and practical improvements that are possible to improve the order and customer delivery logistics process
  • Assist with maintaining, supporting, and configuring software programs that support the logistics process
  • Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and standards related to customer orders and deliveries

Customer Service and Administration

  • Assist with Customer Service and Administration duties including data entry and reporting

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience in dispatch, scale-house, and/or related customer service
  • Experience in construction materials ordering and delivery
  • Ability to rapidly and effectively coordinate just-in-time deliveries to customers in a fast paced and fluid environment
  • Proven experience with scale house and ticketing operations
  • Ability to effectively both verbally and in writing with stakeholders
  • Computer literacy and basic math skills
  • Available to work nights and weekends

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Expected Base Salary: $27-$31/hr
  • Comprehensive group benefits program.
  • Retirement savings program.
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers


Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers.


Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.


GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.


We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. "GIP", is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.


We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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