Trip Assigner – Competition No. 25-69

Reporting to the Manager of Service Integration in the Department of Specialized Transit Services working 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays.

Salary: 

Range of $29.41 to $36.76 per hour

General Duties:

  • Assigns unscheduled trips, will calls and same-day bookings
  • Monitors late/early vehicles and out of service vehicles and moves trips according to ensure on-time performance/schedule adherence.
  • Records in the vehicle tablets and computer system when vehicles are out of service.
  • Ensures all necessary communication regarding service levels are communicated accordingly
  • Reviews service levels of all bus runs for optimum performance, efficiencies with trip allocations
  • Work in coordination with the Subscription Bookings and Scheduler to find optimum efficiencies with trip allocations
  • Maintains contact with Call Takers regarding booking conflicts, changes, cancellations, etc.

Data Management:

  • Ensures all changes are fully documented and entered into scheduling software system as they occur
  • Records all historical trip information as needed to the supervisor
  • Documents any service trends that may impact efficiencies
  • Documents any driver/passenger problems that may interrupt service

Other duties as required, up to and including assigned roles as shadow, scheduler, subscription booker and call taking

Required Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:

  • OSSD or equivalent combined with one-year work-related experience in the area of dispatching.
  • Proficient computer skills using a variety of software applications, including spreadsheet, word processing and database systems
  • Ability to accurately complete tasks within the scope of pre-defined options available
  • Effectively manage multiple priorities within work-related deadlines.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively deal with customers (internal & external) in a professional and courteous manner
  • Familiarity with the London area
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Application Instructions:

Send a cover letter and resume noting Competition No. 25-69 to:

Email: recruit@london.ca or via fax: 519-457-1252

Application deadline: November 17, 2025 at 4:00PM

Target date for filling the position: As soon as operationally feasible