Posted 2 months ago
City Dispatcher
@ Manitoulin Group of Companies
Whitehorse, Yukon
Overview
Manitoulin Group of Companies is hiring a full-time City Dispatcher for its Whitehorse service area and surrounding rural routes. The role plans and coordinates terminal pickups and deliveries, supervises city drivers, and runs scheduling on the AS/400 system. The posting offers profit sharing, health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement and growth opportunities, with shift work involved.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate terminal pickups and deliveries
- Supervise city drivers and delegate tasks
- Answer phones and handle driver and customer requirements
- Operate the AS/400 system and track shipments
- Print labels and ensure safety and company policy compliance
Requirements summary:
- Previous dispatch experience in an LTL environment
- Solid knowledge of Whitehorse and surrounding rural areas
- Computer fluent, able to operate AS/400 and handheld devices
- Excellent phone and email communicator
- Team leader with safety-minded culture and TDG knowledge
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) |
| Perks mentioned | Tuition support, Performance bonus |
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Manitoulin Group of Companies
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Full company description
Manitoulin Transport is a leading Canadian transportation and logistics solutions provider. As a single-source carrier, we offer a wide array of transportation services, including expedited-over-the-road LTL/TL, transborder, intermodal, private fleet, guaranteed service, temperature controlled and dangerous goods. Manitoulin leverages its extensive network to deliver services to major rural and urban areas. Our North American distribution covers more than 80 Canadian terminals and over 250 U.S. service centres. The Manitoulin network is supported by its state-of-the-art technology by providing 24/7 online shipping assistance. For more information, visit http://www.manitoulintransport.com
- LinkedIn followers
- 28,001
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,157
- Reported office locations
- 7035 Ordan Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 1T1, CA
- 154 Hwy 540B, PO Box 390, Gore Bay, Ontario P0P1H0, CA
- Business categories
- Finance
- Biotechnology
- Other recorded names
- Manitoulin Group of Companies
- Manitoulin Transport
- Specialties
- Expedited LTL/ TL Road Service
- Rail Intermodal Service
- Transborder Service
- Private Fleet Service
- Temperature Controlled Service
- and Dangerous Goods Service
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Manitoulin Transport is a leading Canadian transportation and logistics solutions provider. As a single-source carrier, we offer a wide array of transportation services, including expedited-over-the-road LTL/TL, transborder, intermodal, private fleet, guaranteed service, temperature controlled and dangerous goods. Manitoulin leverages its extensive network to deliver services to major rural and urban areas. Our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Truck Transportation |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1960 |
| Specialties | Expedited LTL/ TL Road ServiceRail Intermodal ServiceTransborder ServicePrivate Fleet ServiceTemperature Controlled Serviceand Dangerous Goods Service |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 139 |
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Company Description
For 60 years, Manitoulin Transport has provided comprehensive transportation and logistics solutions for clients across North America. Our success lies in our innovation, safety, and dedication to reliable, timely delivery. So, if you know where you’re headed, we have the training and career development to help you get there.
Job Description
The Dispatcher role is a fast-paced, demanding position focused on planning and coordinating the pickups and deliveries for our Whitehorse service area, including surrounding rural routes. We're looking to onboard a dedicated professional to join our team and help us meet or exceed our customers' expectations.
As a Dispatcher, you'll be the nerve center of our operations, ensuring smooth and efficient daily flow. Your key duties will include:
Load Planning & Coordination: Planning and coordinating all terminal pickups and deliveries, including LTL load planning and city/rural route planning.
Driver Supervision: Supervising City Drivers , providing direction, and delegating tasks effectively.
Communication & Customer Service: Consistently answering the phone and dealing with driver requirements (e.g., hook up information, delay updates, concerns). This includes communicating effectively with internal staff and external customers.
System Management: Working within the AS/400 platform to execute scheduling, track shipments for customers, and perform other necessary system tasks.
Documentation & Compliance: Printing labels, adding comments to justify non-service deliveries, and ensuring proper company policy and safety guidelines are followed.
Leadership & Safety: Demonstrating leadership, promoting a safety-minded culture, and assisting with appointment booking and rescheduling of priorities.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the skills and knowledge to hit the ground running in a dynamic environment.
Geographical Knowledge: Solid geographical knowledge of Whitehorse and surrounding rural areas.
LTL Experience: Previous dispatch experience in an LTL environment.
Route Planning Expertise: Experienced with LTL load planning and city/rural route planning.
Technological Capability: Computer fluent, with the ability to understand and operate an AS/400 system and handheld devices.
AS/400 experience is a strong asset; we will train the right candidate.
Communication: Excellent phone and email communicator; polite, professional, and courteous in constant interaction with customers, drivers, and management.
Work Ethic: Proven ability to multitask effectively and thrive in a fast-paced environment while handling shift work.
Leadership: Demonstrated Team Leader capabilities and the ability to delegate effectively.
Safety-minded and possess a knowledge of TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods).
Additional Information
What do we offer to you?
- Profit Sharing
- Benefits (including health and dental)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
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