Dispatcher - Fort St. John
Keolis Commuter Services
Date: 1 day ago
City: Fort St. John, British Columbia
Contract type: Part time
Job Details
Description
Dispatcher (Part-Time)
Peace Country Transit - 10404 87 Ave, Fort St. John, BC
16-32 hours/week | Friday, Saturday, Weekends
Every smooth ride starts with you.
Are you the type of person who thrives on keeping things organized, moving, and on time? Peace Country Transit, part of the Keolis Canada family, is looking for a Dispatcher who’s sharp, dependable, and enjoys being at the heart of a busy operation. This role is a mix of dispatching transit routes and handling front desk administrative tasks. You’ll be the go-to person coordinating drivers, communicating schedules, and ensuring daily operations run smoothly—all while helping customers, answering phones, and keeping things organized on the front line.
What You’ll Do
8 HR Shifts | Friday & Saturday Shifts | Part-time position with consistent weekly hours
Wage: $25.62 per/hour
We’re growing! Opportunity for additional hours beginning in September
Why Keolis?
As part of Keolis Canada, a global leader in public transportation, we’re focused on creating better, safer, and more connected mobility solutions. With operations in 15 countries, Keolis gives you room to grow, lead, and make a difference—right here in your community.
About Keolis
Keolis provides mobility to over 3.4 billion passengers annually across 15 countries, operating everything from commuter trains and automated metros to shared bicycles. In Canada, Keolis employs nearly 1,857 people who operate light rail vehicles, urban buses, intercity coaches, and airport shuttles. With the recent acquisition of Pacific Western’s Transit and Motorcoach divisions, Keolis has officially expanded into Western Canada, bringing global expertise and a fresh commitment to safe, reliable, and passenger-focused service across Alberta and British Columbia. Each year, Keolis Canada helps over 12 million passengers reach their destinations smoothly and safely.
Description
Dispatcher (Part-Time)
Peace Country Transit - 10404 87 Ave, Fort St. John, BC
16-32 hours/week | Friday, Saturday, Weekends
Every smooth ride starts with you.
Are you the type of person who thrives on keeping things organized, moving, and on time? Peace Country Transit, part of the Keolis Canada family, is looking for a Dispatcher who’s sharp, dependable, and enjoys being at the heart of a busy operation. This role is a mix of dispatching transit routes and handling front desk administrative tasks. You’ll be the go-to person coordinating drivers, communicating schedules, and ensuring daily operations run smoothly—all while helping customers, answering phones, and keeping things organized on the front line.
What You’ll Do
- Assign and monitor vehicles and drivers to ensure safe, efficient service
- Ensure schedules align with service requirements
- Respond to service requests or incidents in real-time
- Coordinate with maintenance and operations teams on daily assignments
- Use dispatch radios to track and manage vehicle movements
- Comfortable answering calls and providing helpful, friendly support
- Greet and assist clients in person, by phone, or online
- Help passengers with bookings and trip questions
- Support drivers and internal staff with day-to-day inquiries
- Keep the front office organized, clean, and fully stocked
- Perform general administrative duties (filing, greeting the public, data entry)
- Flexible availability (weekends)
- Proficient English skills
- A friendly, service-first attitude
- Strong communication skills and a friendly, helpful attitude
- Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Quick learner with great attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable using a computer
- Intermediate level Excel skills
- Reliable team player who works well independently
- Employment is contingent upon receiving a favorable background check.
- Knowledge of Fort St. John or local routes is a plus
- Previous dispatch or forward-facing customer service experience
- Formal education in Office Administration is an advantage
8 HR Shifts | Friday & Saturday Shifts | Part-time position with consistent weekly hours
Wage: $25.62 per/hour
We’re growing! Opportunity for additional hours beginning in September
Why Keolis?
As part of Keolis Canada, a global leader in public transportation, we’re focused on creating better, safer, and more connected mobility solutions. With operations in 15 countries, Keolis gives you room to grow, lead, and make a difference—right here in your community.
About Keolis
Keolis provides mobility to over 3.4 billion passengers annually across 15 countries, operating everything from commuter trains and automated metros to shared bicycles. In Canada, Keolis employs nearly 1,857 people who operate light rail vehicles, urban buses, intercity coaches, and airport shuttles. With the recent acquisition of Pacific Western’s Transit and Motorcoach divisions, Keolis has officially expanded into Western Canada, bringing global expertise and a fresh commitment to safe, reliable, and passenger-focused service across Alberta and British Columbia. Each year, Keolis Canada helps over 12 million passengers reach their destinations smoothly and safely.
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