Dispatcher

Dispatcher (Maternity leave replacement One-year contract)

Are you looking for an opportunity to build your career in logistics and operations?

Cotecna is now seeking a dedicated and proactive Dispatcher to join our team in the Burnaby, BC office as a maternity leave replacement for a part-time one-year contract.

About Cotecna

Cotecna is a multinational leader in testing, inspection, and certification services with a global network spanning 100 offices in 60 countries. Our diverse and multicultural team is our greatest asset, helping clients across industries such as Agriculture, Food Safety, Trade Solutions, Minerals & Metals, and Consumer Goods. Cotecna Canada, based in Vancouver, plays a key role in supporting trade, ensuring the safety and efficiency of global supply chains. We specialize in on-site supervision, sampling, and quality control for shipments moving through the Port of Vancouver.

What you’ll do

• The dispatcher is responsible for creating and communicating the schedule for shift coverage.
• The dispatcher will communicate with clients to determine their staffing needs.
• The dispatcher will be responsible for keeping track of employee’s work availabilities.
• The dispatcher will be required to accurately maintain a record of scheduled shifts and the status of employee shift confirmations.
• The dispatcher will be responsible for inputting and communicating the schedule through various mediums (i.e., email, text messaging, scheduling applications/software).
• The dispatcher will be required to communicate any complications or concerns to the Operations Coordinator or Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for

• High School Diploma or Equivalent in Years Experience
• Strong written and communication skills and organizational skills are required
• Ability to perform various administrative duties.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to promote a compassionate, caring, customer service-oriented culture by operating in a professional and collaborative fashion.

Why work with Cotecna?

• Competitive Pay: $23.46 per hour.
• Part-time Flexibility: 2 days per week.
• Fixed-term opportunity: You will gain valuable experience in logistics and operations.
• Training & Growth: We provide on-the-job training, so you can learn valuable administrative and coordination skills.
• Teamwork: Work alongside a supportive and experienced team with room for development.

Job Details

• Job Type: Part-time (2 days per week)
• Contract: One-year maternity leave replacement
• Location: Burnaby, BC
• Pay: $23.46 per hour
• Work Location: On-site
• Language: English (Flexible language requirement: French not required)

Apply Today!

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted.

Please note: You must be legally authorized to work in Canada; we are unable to sponsor work visas.

Cotecna Values

At Cotecna, we:

• Act with PASSION
• CARE about people
• Take ACCOUNTABILITY for our actions
• COMMUNICATE openly
• Make it HAPPEN

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, join us today!