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Para-Transit Dispatcher

@ Southland Transportation Ltd.

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Calgary, Alberta

Part-time
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Overview

Southland Transportation Ltd. is hiring a Para-Transit Dispatcher for its Specialized Transportation Services team, which transports customers with special needs. The role coordinates communication between drivers and STS Operations to keep runs safe and on schedule. Multiple full-time and part-time openings are available, with weekday and weekend shifts; paid Class 4 training and licensing are provided.

Responsibilities:

  • Track all driver check-ins
  • Handle unit breakdowns and complete affected routes
  • Provide phone assistance
  • Perform administrative duties such as filing and reports
  • Cover a run when required

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Class 5 (non-GDL) licence with clear driving record
  • Map reading skills and 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
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
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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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.

Multiple openings - both full-time and part-time positions available. For the full-time opening, shifts are weekdays, either 5:00 am to 1:30 pm or 4:00 pm to 12:00 am. Part-time shifts include weekdays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and weekends from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm or 4:00 pm to 12:00 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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