Description of the position

Are you interested in school transport?

Are you someone who enjoys working with people and has a good sense of responsibility?

Do you like action, movement and change in your work?

We’ve got just the job for you : SCHOOL BUS DISPATCHER ASSISTANT!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME ON BOARD?

We’re currently looking for a dispatcher in Granby, in the Eastern Townships region, who will be responsible for coordinating bus traffic, ensuring that routes are on time, and acting as a first-line advisor to drivers.

In addition, the person will be required to fill in on school routes as needed.

Main responsibilities :

• Plan itineraries and schedules for routes and trips;
• Guide and coach drivers, find solutions to problems and make arrangements for unforeseen events;
• Select vehicles and equipment;
• Assign drivers to routes and trips;
• Provide drivers with the necessary information and documents for the trips to be made;
• Monitor compliance with vehicle routes and schedules;
• Monitor drivers’ compliance with company rules and procedures;
• Manage a large volume of telephone and radio traffic;
• Update trip data;
• Validate travel documents upon drivers’ return;
• Act as intermediary between the school bus service, School Service Centers and drivers;
• Conduct school tours as required.

Job Type

• Part-time
• Permanent

Salary : $. / hr

Expected hours : h per week

Starting date : August , 4

Requirements

• High school diploma (DES) or equivalent;
• Diploma of College Studies (DCS) or Attestation of College Studies (ACS) in Transportation Logistics Technology (an asset)
• One year’s dispatching experience;
• Basic knowledge of radio distribution equipment
• Computer skills Suite Office ;
• Knowledge of Google maps software;
• Knowledge of the Granby, Waterloo and Sainte-Cécile de Milton road network;
• Class 1 or Class 2 license;
• No criminal record related to employment;
• Valid Canadian work permit (mandatory);
• Spoken and written language : French (mandatory)

Required qualities

• Excellent communication and customer service skills;
• Ease of learning;
• Ability to organize work;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to work under pressure;