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About RIG Logistics

RIG Logistics is a family-owned transportation provider operating across North America, specializing in dependable freight and fleet services throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico. With over three decades of expertise, RIG Coordinates more than 15,000 shipments annually using a diverse fleet of 500+ tractors and 1,000+ trailers, including dry vans, heated, refrigerated, and multi-temperature vehicles. The company caters to various industries such as retail, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, automotive, forestry, and cosmetics, delivering standard, dedicated, and expedited transport services to meet continuous customer needs. RIG emphasizes family values, safety, ethical conduct, and environmental responsibility in all its endeavors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage daily transportation schedules for Canadian logistics operations ensuring optimal coordination.
• Facilitate communication between drivers, carriers, clients, and internal teams to guarantee on-time pickups and deliveries.
• Monitor shipment locations proactively addressing delays, routing problems, and operational obstacles.
• Create dispatch plans that organize load assignments and delivery timelines efficiently.
• Maximize resource utilization including trucks and drivers to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Update customers on shipment status and service requirements timely and accurately.
• Maintain precise shipment documentation, scheduling records, and operational reports.
• Collaborate with dispatch and operations departments to boost delivery performance while lowering costs.
• Ensure all operations comply with Canadian transportation laws, company guidelines, and safety standards.
• Respond swiftly to urgent operational challenges to uphold service quality.
• Analyze logistics data to propose improvements in routing and workflow for increased efficiency.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Previous experience in roles like Logistics Planner, Transportation Coordinator, or Dispatcher in the logistics or trucking sector.
• Familiarity with Canadian logistics systems, transportation networks, and freight handling processes.
• Proficient understanding of route scheduling, planning, and load optimization techniques.
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) or equivalent dispatch/logistics software is advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and perform efficiently in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational capabilities.
• Competent in MS Office applications including Excel and Outlook.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively with various cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge or experience in Canadian trucking, freight brokerage, or fleet operations is preferred.

Eligibility

Open to candidates holding any graduate degree.