Lead Dispatcher – Coquitlam, BC GFL Environmental is looking for a Lead Dispatcher to join our team in Coquitlam, BC! As a Lead Dispatcher, you’ll play a key role in ensuring efficient daily operations by coordinating driver schedules, addressing on-route issues, and supporting the dispatch team. You’ll act as the main point of contact between drivers, operations, and customer service - making sure routes run smoothly, service issues are resolved promptly, and the team stays on track. Why Join Team Green? Competitive salary and excellent health, dental, and vision benefits RRSP matching and retirement savings options Great training and growth opportunities Be part of a sustainable, growing company with a strong team culture Key Responsibilities: Oversee daily dispatch operations and route assignments Support, guide, and coach dispatch staff to meet service goals Respond to customer and service issues in real time Work with routing specialists to improve route efficiency Monitor driver check-ins and ensure accurate documentation Lead daily safety tailgate meetings Coordinate with operations, customer service, and maintenance Maintain accurate dispatch records and data entry Assist in planning daily driver coverage based on service needs Requirements: 2+ years of experience in dispatch, logistics, or transportation (lead or supervisory experience is an asset) Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) TRUX experience is an asset, or willingness to learn Willingness to work extended hours or weekends as needed Knowledge of routing and scheduling best practices About GFL: At GFL, we’re Green For Life. With 20,000+ employees across North America, we’re committed to sustainability, innovation, and supporting the communities where we live and work. Join a company where your career can grow—for life. #GFLTalent We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.
