Senior Transportation Dispatcher

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 compliance
• Experience coordinating permits, freight documentation and/or cross-border shipments would be an asset
• A strong customer-service mindset and the ability to build relationships
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with drivers, customers and management
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with fleet-tracking/GPS systems and Microsoft Office
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
• The confidence to suggest a better way when you see one
• A willingness to share your knowledge and help develop others

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes pride in what they do. You're accountable, calm under pressure, approachable, and willing to jump in and help the team when needed.

The Environment
Culture matters here.
This is a friendly, supportive and collaborative workplace where people work hard but also enjoy working together. The organization takes safety and customer service seriously without creating an overly corporate environment.
They want someone who will become part of the team—not simply fill a dispatch chair.
You'll be trusted to bring your experience to the role, and if you see an opportunity to make something safer, faster, more efficient or simply better, they want to hear about it.

Ready for Something Different?
If you're an experienced dispatcher who enjoys the transportation industry but is ready for more autonomy, more influence and the opportunity to make a visible impact, we'd love to connect. This could be an excellent opportunity to take everything you've learned throughout your dispatch career and bring it to an organization that will genuinely value your experience.

An acceptable criminal record check is required as a condition of employment.


At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.