Senior Transportation Dispatcher

To Apply for this Job Click Here If you’ve spent years in transportation and dispatch and know what it takes to keep trucks moving, customers happy, and a busy operation running smoothly, this could be a great next step. We are partnering with a well-established, proudly Saskatchewan-based transportation organization to find an experienced  Senior Transportation Dispatcher  to join their Saskatoon team.

This is an opportunity for someone who doesn’t simply want to follow an existing playbook. The team is looking for an experienced dispatcher who can bring ideas to the table, use their judgment, make decisions, identify better ways of doing things, and have a genuine impact on the operation. You’ll be joining a fun, supportive and down-to-earth team where people care about the work they do and about one another.

There is a strong sense of teamwork, but you’ll also be given the autonomy and trust to do your job well. And while the business operates 24/7, this position works Monday through Friday. What Makes This Opportunity Different? You already know how to dispatch. What you may be looking for now is an organization where that experience is genuinely valued. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to: Use your experience and judgment to make day-to-day operational decisions Have autonomy while still being part of a collaborative and supportive team Recommend improvements and help implement better processes Work directly with management and have your ideas heard Mentor and support less experienced team members Build strong relationships with drivers, customers and colleagues Look beyond today’s schedule and help improve the overall efficiency of the operation Join a stable organization with a strong reputation and a culture where people genuinely enjoy working together What You’ll Be Doing As the Senior Hauling Dispatcher, you’ll play a key role in coordinating the movement of equipment, operators and freight while balancing safety, customer commitments, efficiency and cost.

Your responsibilities will include: Coordinate and dispatch hauling trips, matching the appropriate operators and equipment to each load Develop trip and route plans with a focus on safety, timing and cost efficiency Monitor truck and operator availability and adjust plans as priorities change Proactively identify load opportunities, pursue backhauls and maximize fleet utilization Schedule pickups, deliveries and customer appointments Communicate load requirements, trip details and procedures clearly to drivers Coordinate permits, customs information and other required documentation Monitor driver logs and hours-of-service requirements to ensure compliance Keep customers informed of shipment status, delays and changing requirements Provide customers with accurate estimates and respond to questions professionally and promptly Coordinate daily schedules around truck repairs, maintenance and equipment availability Prepare upcoming trips so operators have the information they need before heading out Review operational and administrative reporting, including outstanding invoices and unpriced calls Work closely with the General Manager and broader team to resolve operational challenges Identify inefficiencies and recommend practical ways to improve processes, workflows and service Help implement new ideas and improvements across the operation Mentor and support junior members of the dispatch team What You’ll Bring We’re looking for someone who has been around transportation long enough to know that  no two days go exactly according to plan —and who actually enjoys figuring things out when they don’t.

Ideally, you’ll bring: 5+ years of commercial transportation/dispatch experience Strong knowledge of trucking, routing, load planning and fleet coordination Excellent judgment and the confidence to make decisions The ability to manage multiple trucks, drivers, customers and priorities simultaneously Strong understanding of driver hours-of-service and transportation compli