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Job Details

Head Dispatcher

Employer

G & D Trucking Ltd.

Date Posted

November 03, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $31.00 to $38.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 35 to 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Nov 24, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

G & D Trucking Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

Transportation

Tasks

  • Oversee operational logistics of the organization
  • Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
  • Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
  • Prepare and submit reports
  • Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
  • Arrange for maintenance and repair work
  • Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
  • Recruit and hire staff
  • Arrange training for staff
  • Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
  • Organize and maintain inventory
  • Ensure transport compliance with regulations

Supervision

16-20 people

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Analytical

Employment terms options

Evening

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

  • Morning
  • Day
  • Weekend

Support for newcomers and refugees

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Head Dispatcher is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Supervisors, Recording, Distributing and Scheduling Occupations
METHODICAL

Interest in co-ordinating the work of clerks and activities with other units and departments; and in submitting progress reports, ensuring the smooth operation of computer systems, equipment and machinery, and arranging for maintenance and repair work

DIRECTIVE

Interest in supervising the activities of workers; and in resolving work-related problems and establishing work schedules and procedures

SOCIAL

Interest in training workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies

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