Job Description

You belong at Day & Ross.

P & D Dispatcher

Permanent - Full-time

Lachine, QC

Monday to Friday / 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The P&D Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching local units to pick up and deliver freight while monitoring the performance of drivers.

How You’ll Help

• Execute on the P&D plan making necessary adjustments as required
• Answer phones from drivers and customers, inclusive of hired truck management.
• Review yard check to ensure freight is not missed and trucks are on schedule.
• Coordinate drivers to come back for second round of deliveries.
• Coordinate daily P&D requirements.
• Monitor driver performance and report findings to manager.
• Identify areas for improvement and efficiencies.
• Perform spot and switch execution as needed
• Exception queue management
  
  

Your Skills & Experience

• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (Supply Chain or Logistics Management or a combination of education and experience.
• Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred, various roles within transportation would be beneficial. New graduates or current students are welcome.
• Communication skills - advanced
• Computer skills – accuracy, MS products, Bringg, web based programs such as TruckMate
• Demonstrated customer relationship skills
• Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment
• Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond to demands in a calm manner.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to manage demands and resolve issues with drivers, co-workers, etc.
• Ability to work independently; a self-starter
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule
• Results focused
• English and French language skills required
  
  

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

About Day & Ross

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We’ve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values.