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Workload Planner / Dispatcher April 8, 2025

B231

Located in Ottawa, Ontario, ON

Pay: $52,000

Job Full Description

We're seeking a skilled Workload Planner / Dispatcher to oversee the planning, coordination, and direction of HVAC service calls. This key role involves interacting with customers, communicating with Field Technicians and Managers, and leading a team of 30+ Technicians with support from the Service Manager.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Prioritize and review service requests to ensure accuracy and clarity
  • Assign and schedule technicians based on availability and suitability
  • Update schedules as needed to ensure efficient service delivery
  • Communicate service and schedule information to technicians and other service coordinators
  • Monitor live boards to track service call activity and respond to changes in real-time
  • Dispatch technicians through the application for late and rebooked calls to ensure timely and efficient service delivery
  • Other duties as assigned

Required skills and qualifications:

  • 1-3 years of experience in dispatch or planning, with a proven track record of success
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact politely and effectively with technicians, managers, call center staff, and customers
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Comfortable with being pulled in multiple directions simultaneously, with a high level of adaptability and flexibility
  • Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, handling emergency calls and high-stress situations with professionalism and poise

Benefits and Perks:

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including group health and dental coverage, after a brief probationary period
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contributions
  • $500 Health Spending Account (HSA) to cover eligible expenses
  • Paid time off, including 2 weeks of vacation and 4 paid sick days
  • Opportunities for growth and development
  • Convenient on-site parking
  • Easy access to public transportation in the East End
  • A stable and reputable organization with a long history and a team of dedicated, long-tenured staff
  • A work environment that is not physically demanding

Compensation and Schedule:

  • Hourly rate: $25.00 per hour ($52,000 per year)
  • Rotating schedule: Monday to Friday / Monday to Thursday, Saturday (Off Friday and Sunday)
  • 7:30am to 4:00pm and 10:00am to 6:00pm
  • Monday to Friday – 7:30am to 4:00pm during training (3-6 months)

How to Apply:

If you're a motivated and detail-oriented individual with the required qualifications, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume in response to this ad, and we'll review your application with interest.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Express Employment Professionals; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ottawa, ON
2709
2733 Lancaster Road
Suite 110
Ottawa, ON K1B 0A9

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