JobsLogisticsSr Dispatcher/Router Combo (18-month Maternity Leave contract)
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Sr Dispatcher/Router Combo (18-month Maternity Leave contract)

RemoteSeniorPosted Aug 17, 2026

About this role

Senior dispatcher role coordinating routes and drivers for WM's waste management operations across multiple lines of business. Communicates with drivers, customers, and internal teams to optimize routes and resolve service issues in real-time.

Must have

High school diploma or G.E.D required

Minimum 2 years previous dispatching experience required

Must live and work in Canada

Specialized training in transportation or logistics preferred

Call-center customer service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Optimize complex routes with routing specialists and route managers

Dispatch drivers to calls balancing cost and response speed

Field customer calls and manage pick-up and delivery requests

Initiate outbound calls to resolve on-site driver issues

Troubleshoot potential delivery and pick-up problems proactively

Document driver information and distribute to appropriate departments

Coordinate with maintenance shop as emergency contact

Serve as escalation point and train new dispatchers

Cover multiple lines of business and sites within an area

Delegate work and coordinate projects in manager's absence

Benefits

Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid vacationRRSP matchingStock options

Amenities

Remote office environmentStandard office equipment provided

Recruitment process

1

18-month maternity leave contract position

2

Shifts vary with potential overtime and Saturday hours

3

Existing vacancy position

4

Benefits may vary by site