Bilingual Customer Service Representative

Job summary

Respond to customer inquiries by phone, chat, and email; provide shipment information, arrange pickups, and resolve concerns with internal teams. Maintain ownership of inquiries, document interactions, meet service targets, and identify opportunities for additional services.

Job details

Bilingual Customer Service Representative (English/French) Location: Brampton, ON Employment Type: Full-Time Contract Pay Rate: $23.76/hour Schedule Training Period (First 6 Weeks): Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 100% onsite training required After Training: Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday to Friday with most positions scheduled for the afternoon shift Hybrid schedule: 1 week onsite / 1 week work from home Work From Home Requirements: Reliable high-speed internet connection (minimum 50 Mbps upload speed). Quiet and professional workspace. Key Responsibilities Respond to inbound customer inquiries through phone, chat, and email while meeting service and quality targets. Manage multiple customer interactions simultaneously, including handling up to three chats at once. Provide accurate shipment information, including tracking updates, delivery status, address changes, and proof of delivery requests. Investigate customer concerns and coordinate with internal departments to resolve issues efficiently. Schedule pickup requests using internal systems and provide accurate pricing information when required. Maintain ownership of customer inquiries by providing regular updates and ensuring timely resolution. Handle challenging customer situations professionally by demonstrating empathy, patience, and effective problem-solving skills. Identify opportunities for additional services and support sales lead generation initiatives. Follow established customer service processes, quality standards, and performance metrics. Maintain accurate documentation of customer interactions and resolutions. Qualifications & Requirements Fluently bilingual in English and French (spoken and written). Previous experience in a call centre, customer service, or contact centre environment. Strong communication skills with excellent telephone etiquette. Ability to manage multiple tasks and conversations in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to handle difficult customer interactions professionally. Excellent written communication, grammar, and attention to detail. Strong team player with a positive attitude and high energy level. Ability to work independently and meet performance targets. Knowledge of Canadian geography is an asset. Technical Requirements Comfortable using Windows-based computer systems and Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel). Strong computer literacy and ability to navigate multiple systems simultaneously. Ability to successfully complete an eSkills assessment, including: Typing speed assessment (minimum 38 WPM with 90% accuracy). Written communication and grammar assessment. Multitasking and system navigation simulation. #awspro

What you’ll do

Respond to customer inquiries by phone, chat, and email; provide shipment information, arrange pickups, and resolve concerns with internal teams. Maintain ownership of inquiries, document interactions, meet service targets, and identify opportunities for additional services.

Requirements

Fluency in spoken and written English and French, prior customer service or contact centre experience, and strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills are required. Candidates must be comfortable using Windows and Microsoft Office, meet the typing and assessment requirements, and be able to work independently and meet performance targets.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• English-French Bilingual Communication
• Customer Service
• Call Centre Experience
• Telephone Etiquette
• Multitasking
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making
• Written Communication
• Grammar
• Customer Issue Resolution
• Shipment Tracking
• Microsoft Office
• Windows-Based Systems
• System Navigation
• Documentation
• Sales Lead Generation

Job areas

• Customer Service & Support
• Transportation
• Logistics
• Sales

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