Marine Dispatcher
Amrize · Coquitlam
Join Amrize as a Marine Dispatcher and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Marine Dispatcher will join a high-performing team and play a key role in the success of the Amrize Greater Vancouver Aggregates Group. The Amrize Marine Division provides tug and barge services to internal and external customers throughout the Greater Vancouver Area.
The primary objectives of this role are to optimize marine operations, maximize asset utilization, manage operating costs, and support revenue objectives while ensuring that services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer requirements.
The Marine Dispatcher is responsible for maintaining effective day-to-day marine operations, coordinating vessel and crew schedules, supporting customer requirements, monitoring operating costs and KPIs, and working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Finance, HR, and other stakeholders to achieve operational and financial objectives.
This role requires a strong understanding of marine operations, sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced operating environment.
This role requires on-call duties on a weekly rotational basis to ensure peak operational performance and provide operational support outside regular working hours.
WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH
- Optimize the utilization of Amrize’s marine fleet by balancing customer demand, vessel availability, crew resources, service levels, and operating costs.
- Deliver reliable and efficient marine services by ensuring vessel movements, material deliveries, and customer requirements are coordinated effectively.
- Maintain strong operational performance through timely decision-making, proactive problem-solving, and effective response to changing priorities and unforeseen disruptions.
- Support financial performance by identifying opportunities to control operating costs, improve fuel efficiency, maximize asset utilization, and strengthen the return on marine assets.
- Provide accurate and timely operational and financial information to support performance management, forecasting, and informed business decisions.
- Build strong working relationships across Operations, Maintenance, Finance, HR, other Amrize divisions, customers, and marine personnel to achieve shared operational objectives.
- Support a well-coordinated and engaged marine workforce by ensuring crews have the information, resources, and scheduling support required to meet operational needs.
- Contribute to continuous improvement across marine operations by identifying opportunities to improve service, efficiency, communication, and overall operational performance.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Post-secondary diploma
Field of Study Preferred: Business, Logistics, Marine Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Work Experience: Minimum 1–3 years of experience in marine, aggregate, transportation, or logistics operations.
Required Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, with knowledge of marine and land transportation operations; experience with aggregate production and barge operations is an asset.
Additional Requirements:
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and solve problems in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing operational requirements.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Flexible Health & Dental benefits coverage for you and your dependents
- A generous Pension Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life
- Access to voluntary programs like RRSP and TFSA for future financial planning
- Healthy Living support through an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges
- Easy access to mental health and well-being support
- Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions
- Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services
- Access to online learning platforms, financial educational assistance, and a culture that fosters career growth and opportunities
- Financial support for new parents beyond statutory benefits
- An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves
- A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment
Company-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job where applicable
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.
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