Dispatcher (Union)

Purpose of this Position

The Dispatcher is responsible in ensuring the accurate and timely labour dispatch of longshoremen and foremen for multiple DP World operations including, but not limited to, stevedoring operations and the Vancouver terminal.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and dispatch day-to-day labour (ILWU foremen and longshoremen) and equipment requirements to ensure manning is available and staffing is appropriate.
• Monitor, track, validate labour ordering.
• Track and report on labour ordering statistics, including shortages as requested.
• Ensure daily manning matches equipment availability and communicating shortages as required.
• Gather and combine multiple sources of data to provide labour demand and equipment availability combined forecasting to terminals.
• Coordinate the working schedule for all company foremen daily.
• Monitor and track performance to goals and or targets established for the dispatching of labour.
• Identify dispatch processes and policies that require corrective action, and create and implement solutions.
• Address or escalate the solution of any dispatch issues.

Qualifications

• 5 years of leadership experience in logistics or a similar field.
• A degree in business, logistics or similar field is preferred.
• A positive, hands on approach and the ability to work as a team member.
• Excellent people management skills with well-formed motivational skills, including solid negotiation, influencing, change management and labour relations skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain good working relationships and achieve buy in and ownership to quality standards/ initiatives with all departments and levels.
• Sound judgement and analytical thinking that enables decision making, ability to manage projects and prioritize and manage timelines.
• Comprehensive understanding of ship loading operations, vessel construction, cargo stowage, cargo securing and applicable regulations.
• Solid computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the proven ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Flexibility to meet the requirements of a 24/7 operation.
• Fluent in English.
• Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.

General Expectations

• DP World values operational excellence, innovation, and diversity.

Employees are Expected to:

• Perform duties with professionalism and integrity.
• Strive for high ethical standards and quality service.
• Follow relevant regulations and lawful directions.
• Treat colleagues with respect and courtesy.
• Maintain confidentiality of business affairs.
• Avoid conflicts of interest and allegations of bribery.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental protection policies.

No phone calls or agencies please. DP World Vancouver is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview, testing and pre-employment medical examination. To be eligible for hire, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must successfully obtain Transport Canada Security Clearance.

If you are looking for a dynamic work environment, competitive employment conditions and an opportunity to test your abilities, we invite you to blend your talent with our know-how and join the DP World team.

In Vancouver, DP World operates a full-service container terminal. As a key gateway for Trans-Pacific trade, and only 30 miles from the US border, the Vancouver Container Terminal offers secure, efficient access to Canadian, Asian, and US markets.

As a multi-transport hub, DP World Vancouver offers direct connections to road and rail; provides a multi-transport hub with intermodal connections from both CN and CPKC rail, and direct road connectivity.

Joining DP World means joining a people-oriented company. You will be amongst great colleagues, enjoying a relaxed environment that values your contributions. We pride ourselves on our openness, approachability, excellence in safety and customer service and our commitment to growth and innovation. We also offer top-notch benefits and perks, including an extensive extended health benefits plan, lifestyle spending account, pension with employer contributions, retirement savings plan, and support for professional development. On top of that, we realize it takes world-class people to run world-class operations, so we offer competitive total compensation packages.

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees, spanning 79 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

At DP World Canada we’re proud to offer a well-rounded total compensation package, for all permanent positions, that supports your health, wellbeing, and career growth. This includes but is not limited to:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• Generous vacation time with paid flex day and volunteer days

• Comprehensive health & dental benefits starting on day one

• Annual health/lifestyle spending account

• Defined contribution pension plan

• Employee wellness initiatives

• Internal training & learning opportunities

• Professional development support