Clean Cut Energy (www.cleancutenergy.ca) is a small local Guelph-based business with strong core values. We are a certified B Corp and Living Wage business. We are committed to supporting our community through charitable contributions, helping our customers save money and supporting our environment through water and resource conservation. We are leaders in technical innovation with proprietary development of the WATER factor System technology providing cutting edge wireless utility monitoring which works with easy-to-use online software that customers can access their utility usage data. We are looking for someone who is like minded and wants to grow with our business and be part of our team long term.

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, independent and highly organized person to fill the role of full-time Customer Service Specialist to provide excellent service to our customers.

This position requires a super-organized, proactive, reliable person to anticipate and meet the needs of customers and the company. Strong skills in customer service, problem solving, multitasking, prioritization, policy and procedure compliance, data / information management and billing / finance are needed for success. Must be experienced working in a high volume fast paced billing environment.

*Only those candidates with customer service experience in a billing environment will be considered*

Full time (37.5 hours/week)

Working Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday to Friday

Compensation: $23.50/hr starting salary plus paid vacation and annual Health Spending Account and extended health coverage available after successful completion of 3 month probationary period.

You have:

• Post-Secondary education in Administration, Business, Accounting, or other discipline with equivalent experience
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• strong communication and customer service skills
• friendly, helpful and patient
• a professional customer service telephone manner
• conflict resolutions skills
• experience working in fast paced high volume environments
• strong computer (MS Office and Google) and database skills, specifically with spreadsheets
• ability to interpret and follow corporate policy and procedures
• experienced with Accounts Receivable (billing / finance)
• very high attention to detail with a focus on accuracy with large volumes of information
• strong ability to work with numbers
• strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve issues
• highly organized
• very strong time management and prioritization skills with many tasks and fluctuating workload levels
• demonstrated experience working independently and dependably
• work well independently as well as in a team
• self-motivated and takes ownership of work
• clean criminal record supported by Criminal Record Check

Responsibilities include:

• taking customer calls and emails - addressing account and billing related questions, providing information and resolving billing issues
• implement CCE Customer Complaints Policies & Procedures
• addressing high bill inquiries through assessment of utility usage and billing rates
• identifying billing errors and requesting bill correction from management
• maintain accurate database of client files including information regarding contact, payments and communication
• identifying and documenting account issues for resolution
• undertake collections calls and emails seeking resolution of payment
• consistently, communicate and enforce Arrears Management Policies with customers
• generate meter reading requests for technical staff
• work in accordance will all CCE company policies and procedures
• attend team meetings and regular touch-in calls
• general office duties as assigned

Applicants will be screened as they come in so we encourage applying early.

Serious applicants only please. We ask that all applications include a cover letter which outlines what you feel you can bring to the position and CCE and how this position fits into your career goals. Only those including a cover letter will be considered. As we are a small team, fit is very important, as such we ask that applicants complete the personality test available at www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test and submit the results along with their cover letter and resume.

Please apply by email with your resume, cover letter and personality type from the 16 personalities quiz to careers@cleancutenergy.ca

By submitting your application you confirm that all information provided is correct and accurate. Any false claims or misleading information will result in refusal of your application

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us with the “Help” button in the application.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you experienced in following detailed polices and procedures

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 3 years (required)
• Accounts receivable: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person