dispatcher, trucks

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Transportation.

Tasks:

• Maintain work records and logs.
• Perform general office duties.
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders.
• Keep track of shipments.
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations.
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Tight deadlines.
• Work under pressure.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Morning.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.