Dispatcher Level 4 (12-month contract)

The Dispatcher Level 4 provides consistent and timely dispatch services to member companies at all times.

Role Description

• On an assigned basis, ensure the requirements for Lines, Checkers and First Aid are dispatched in a timely and cost-effective manner according to customer requirements.
• Maintain and apply working knowledge of the collective agreement and black book document interpretations, policies and procedures when discharging dispatch responsibilities.
• Actively manage labour relations by ensuring compliance and consistent application of the collective agreement and black book documents
• Provide direction, support and guidance to member companies including education on dispatch guidelines and collective agreement/black book requirements/interpretations
• Ensure the labour relations interests of the customer are upheld
• Promptly anticipate dispatch issues that may arise and advise affected customer member companies representatives of available options and solutions
• At all times perform job functions with adherence to BCMEA policies
• Ensure the Dispatch Dep Sea desk is apprised of any issues impacting dispatch and/or customer member operations
• Manage and maintain constructive relationships with ILWU Business Agents, Labour and Foremen
• Ensure all contentious labour issues are resolved with a view to best serving the member companies
• Establish and maintain constructive communication and working relationships with peers, management and union business agents
• Assist with the development and support of strategic initiatives to build the Dispatch organization’s performance
• Ensure all dispatch-related labour issues are resolved with a view to best serving the customer member companies
• Provide input/feedback on processes and program requirements to the dispatch system to optimize the dispatch process and times
• Provide administrative support for Dispatch services on an ongoing basis
• Work with peers and management on projects as assigned
• Report to the Deep Sea desk for supervisory direction related to any dispatch matters
• Provide guidance and support to peers ensuring work consistency
• Ensure appropriate conduct by longshore workers and union is maintained in dispatch hall/office at all times
• As a BCMEA representative, attend various 3rd party functions such as but not limited to transportation club meetings, education seminars, etc.
• At all times maintain strict confidentiality on all issues/information flowing through dispatch

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Results oriented with an ability to work well under pressure and minimal supervision
• Experience working in a computerized environment with an aptitude to learn dispatch- related software
• Professional and pleasant telephone manner
• Always demonstrate a strong alignment of customer service

BC Maritime Employers Association is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.