The Domestic Transportation team at Canadian Tire is looking for a dedicated Operations Dispatcher to join the team. This position is focused on managing the transportation plan for shipments to and from customers nationwide, including CTR stores, vendors, distributions centres, third party hubs, and rail terminals.
Job Responsibility:
Dispatch pickup and delivery work assignments to CT Fleet Drivers and 3rd Party Carriers
Monitor Driver productivity and ensure compliance with the Transportation legislation
Ensure efficient use of the CT Tractor Fleet and assign Tractors to Drivers
Work with various software applications to manage Transportation work assignments
Monitor outbound deliveries to stores to ensure we achieve target metrics
Monitor vendor pickups to ensure we achieve target metrics
Monitor drayage moves to / from rail terminals
Dispatch equipment re-positioning (chassis, trailers, containers) to support DC Operations
Provide regular status updates and insights on operational challenges and opportunities
Support 24 hours X 7 days per week Dispatch Operations
Experience Requirements:
Bilingual in French and English
Well-developed working knowledge of transportation regulations and geography
Demonstrated knowledge of Hours of Work Legislation, Transportation of Dangerous Goods and the Highway Traffic Act is an asset
Knowledge of JDA Transport is an asset
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
Excellent verbal communication skills
Post-Secondary Education preferred
Extra Benefits:
Competitive salaries and wages
Store discounts
Supported learning through Triangle Learning Academy
Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, retirement, and savings programs