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Para-Transit Dispatcher

@ Student Transportation of Canada

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Calgary, Alberta

Part-time
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Overview

Student Transportation of Canada is hiring a part-time Para-Transit Dispatcher for its Specialized Transportation Services team. The role coordinates communication between drivers and operations for special needs passenger runs, with operating hours from 4:30 am to 1:00 am, Sunday through Saturday. Paid Class 4 training and licensing are provided, and the dispatcher may cover a run when needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Track all driver check-ins
  • Coordinate breakdowns between drivers and maintenance
  • Provide phone assistance
  • Handle administrative duties such as filing and reports

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Class 5 (non-GDL) licence with clear driving record
  • Map reading skills with city knowledge
  • Strong communication skills
  • Clear criminal record
  • Ability to multitask under pressure

Tools & skills

Communication skillsAdministrative supportRead mapsMultitask
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentTransportation & driving
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record
Perks mentionedTransit support, Paid training

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Full company description

Student Transportation of Canada is a transportation/trucking/railroad company based out of Canada. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StudentTransportationofCanada

LinkedIn followers
351
People associated on LinkedIn
137
Reported office locations
  • Barrie, CA
Other recorded names
  • Student Transportation of Canada
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Student Transportation of Canada is a transportation/trucking/railroad company based out of Canada. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StudentTransportationofCanada

FieldValue
IndustryGround Passenger Transportation
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
Organization typePrivately Held
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Job description

Para-Transit Dispatcher

Join our STS (Specialized Transportation Services) team! This department is responsible for safely transporting special needs customers on a daily basis and must be committed to providing superior service.

The Dispatcher is responsible for effective day-to-day communication between driving staff and STS Operations to ensure the safe and efficient completion of runs.

Part-time position available; operating hours are Sunday through Saturday between the hours of 4:30 am and 1:00 am.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all driver check-ins are accounted for
  • Deal with unit breakdowns by facilitating communication between drivers and maintenance personnel, and ensure that the route involved is completed
  • Provide tactful and professional phone assistance
  • Administrative duties (such as filing and reports)
  • Para-Transit training will be provided, as you may be required to cover a run if necessary; paid Class 4 training and licensing will be provided

Requirements

  • Valid Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license with a clear driving record
  • Map reading skills with knowledge of the city
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to handle driver, customer, and public concerns
  • Clear criminal record
  • Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

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