Dispatcher

Full-Time Dispatcher
Monday to Friday – 11:00AM – 7:30PM

About Us:

Clark Freightways is a leading BC-based freight carrier, privately owned and operated since 1957. Consistent practice of our founding values of Integrity, Accountability and Teamwork has helped us build our reputation as a reliable freight carrier, and a fair employer.

We are looking for a highly organized Dispatcher who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our Operations team at our Coquitlam Terminal. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily coordination and optimization of delivery schedules.

What You’ll Do:

• Assigns pickup and delivery instructions to P&D Drivers within the P&D area.
• Monitors city maps for any road delays that may require driver re-routing.
• Schedules Drivers and Cartage as required
• Reports driver start times for following day
• Liaises with customers, suppliers, Dock Supervisors, Business Development,
• Customer Service, Claims and Manifest to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Monitors driver yard time, workload, travel time, breaks and assigned pickups and deliveries.
• Assists in answering customer calls and logging pick up requests.
• Participates in other related duties and projects as assigned.

Who You Are:

• Successful completion of Grade 12, with a minimum of one (1) years’ dispatch experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• LTL Dispatch experience.
• Knowledge of LTL freight-handling requirements.
• Solid knowledge of the geography of British Columbia.
• Experience with a Transportation Management System (TMS) preferred.
• Customer service experience.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize self and others to achieve goals, prioritize tasks, and allocate time and resources accordingly to ensure completion within set timelines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to be effective in requesting and delivering information.
• Team player who collaborates with others to achieve goals, objectives, and deliverables; demonstrates ability to engage, motivate, develop and mentor staff.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and overtime as required.

Why Apply?

• Starting at $69,812.82 annually
• Extended Health and Dental
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer matched RRSP
• Opportunity to work with a leading freight organization, proudly serving BC