Entry Level Dispatcher: Transportation - Kelowna, British Columbia
23 hours ago
Job description
We are looking for a Dispatcher to join our Sutco Transportation team in West Kelowna. As a Sutherland Group Company, Sutco values more than simply providing industry-renowned services to our clients. We put the happiness, success, and growth of our team members and community first. Join us in our commitment to elevate and innovate in the Transportation industry.
Position Benefits
- Wage is $22 per hour
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement in an essential industry.
- Consistent, steady work in a professional and respectful environment. As a member of the Sutherland Group, we are proud to be able to serve not only our loyal clients, but our partner companies as well, guaranteeing work for our industry-leading teams.
Sutherland Group Benefits
Sutco Transportation is a proud member of the Sutherland Group of Companies. It is our great pleasure to extend the following benefits to all Sutherland Group team members:
- Pension Program with Sutherland Group matching contributions up to 100%.
- Extended health benefits program through a cost shared benefits plan
- Confidential Employee Family Assistance Program
- Health & Safety Policy & Programs
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor driver movements and activities, provide support as required.
- Plan and communicate the most efficient routes to drivers, work with drivers to maintain route integrity.
- Proactively review changing weather/road conditions and direct drivers on best routes to take to minimize disruptions as conditions change.
- Communicate calmly, compassionately and effectively; liaise between drivers and customers to ensure smooth operations.
- Proactively confirm/remind drivers of scheduled maintenance appointments to minimize unnecessary downtime and missed appointments.
- Prepare cross-border paperwork for drivers.
- Monitor drivers' ETA to shippers and communicate that ETA with shippers to ensure faster unloading and turnarounds.
- Learn and implement both company policies and legal requirements of the transportation industry into the daily duties to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Required Qualifications & Skills
As a member of the Sutco team, we expect you bring the following to the table:
- 2 years of post‑secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Availability to work day shifts, with the flexibility to cover evening and night shifts as needed.
- 1 year's experience in a related position preferred, but training can be provided for candidates with transferable skillsets.
- Must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills are a must have.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
- Self-starter who is able to work independently with little supervision.
JOIN THE TEAM
If you think there's a fit, we look forward to meeting you and thank you in advance for your application
Visit our website to learn more about The Sutherland Group
Different perspectives build better teams. We're committed to fair, inclusive hiring and a workplace where everyone belongs. We are committed to ethical conduct, legal compliance, and fair employment practices in everything we do.
About Sutco
Sutco Transportation
specializes in residual, flat deck, van freight, logging and heavy haul transportation and logistics services. We are dedicated to providing an industry-leading level of professionalism aimed at meeting the satisfaction, safety and success of our business partners and team members.
Recognized as a Top Fleet Employer, Top Fleet of Distinction and Premium Carrier, Sutco is a leader in safety, innovation and sustainability.
a Sutherland Group Company
The Sutherland Group of Companies is a specialized integrated network of heavy industry experts, with an offering that extends from equipment and logistics through to people and safety, in service of high-performing customers in the civil, forestry, transportation, and marine industries in search of complex supply chain solutions.
For 30 years, we have worked to position The Sutherland Group as a heavy industry leader, not only with our partners, but from within. We are proud to prioritize the success of our team members by offering a diversified workplace, competitive compensation plans, benefits, training, and ongoing growth opportunities.
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