Planner
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 4, 2026).
Midland Transport is currently seeking a Planner - LCV, reporting to the Head Office. The selected candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a “Can Do” attitude.
Benefits To Joining Midland:
- A dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment
- A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
- RRSP matching program
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
- 3 weeks' paid vacation
- Free parking, an onsite fitness center open 24/7, and an onsite cafeteria
- Maternity leave top-up program
- Growth and progression opportunities within Midland Transport and large network of the JD Irving group of companies
- Plan an assigned group of owner-operators and company drivers specifically our LCV – Long Combination Vehicle
- Monitor and balance fleet miles among all units
- Plan to meet specific mileage targets
- Communicate with customers to set up loads
- Work directly with customers to set up the movement of loads
- Assist shift dispatchers
- Enter, update, issue, and finalize purchase orders;
- Resolve driver issues
- Work with Pricing, Credit, Billing, and other departments
- Shared responsibility for weekly, monthly, and yearly financial results
- Other duties as required
- Minimum High School diploma with a Community College certificate (up to one (1) year) in a related field or equivalent
- Minimum of two (2) years experience dispatch preferably in a planning role
- Two (2) years AS400 and multiple equipment dispatching preferred
- Strong multi-tasking and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work with all levels within the organization