Customer Service Representative - Weekend And Evenings Only!

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We are looking for Part time WEEKEND AND EVENING employees !

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At AnswerPlus, we are proud to say we’ve been in the answering service business for over 60 years! With 4 locations across Canada and over 1500 clients, AnswerPlus has built an incredibly strong brand and reputation in the industry. Our niche is urgent call response 24/7/365.

As a Bilingual Customer Service Receptionist (CSR), you have the privilege and opportunity to provide comfort and help in times of need. Bilingual CSR's answer inbound calls and act as the first point of contact for a wide range of situations. It could be processing a donation, providing comfort to someone stuck in an elevator or aiding people in emergencies such as plumbing, snow removal, HVAC, or power loss. To us, our clients, and our customers, a CSR is an "invisible hero!"

As a Weekend/Evening CSR we require availability on every weekend & evenings. You will be scheduled up to 28 hours per week maximum.

We've created an award-winning culture that is backed by three generations and a true "work family" environment. Our employee average tenure is 9 years which also highlights how we support both personal and professional growth.

If this interests you, apply to join our team and partake in:

· Celebrations and Company Events

· Growth and Development Opportunities

· Coaching and Mentoring

· Paid Breaks

· Social Responsibility Initiatives

· Paid Training

Role and Responsibilities:

· Provide thoughtful and professional customer support

· Accurately collect details in an organized and timely manner

· Resolve customer issues and answer questions via phone, email, and live chat

· Take messages, enter orders, process and dispatch service calls

· Maintain a commitment to continuously improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of service

Qualifications and Skills:

This position requires individuals who are fluently bilingual in English and French, both written and verbal.

· Technically savvy and proficient keyboard skills (ie: 50+ WPM)

· Capable of utilizing Microsoft Office and Teams

· Strong communication skills - interpersonal, listening, verbal, and written

· Ability to smile through the phone and connect with callers positively

· Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks

· Empathetic

· Goal-oriented

· Team player

Work from Home Requirements:

· Access to your own computer or laptop (no Apple or Chrome)

· Quiet, dedicated room free of background noise

· Ability to connect the computer from a router - not wireless

· Webcam - for training and coaching purposes

· Wired head set with microphone that connects to your cell phone or landline

· Unlimited long distance plan (No Voip or Google or Whatsapp)

· Unlimited high-speed internet

· Ability to provide your own ethernet cable

*Start date: As soon as Possible

*Training will be completed via Microsoft Teams for 1-2 weeks from Monday to Friday. Applicants should be available Monday to Friday between 8am-10pm for training. Daily hours will change and are scheduled between 4-8 hours per day

*Compensation: $18.75 per hour plus $1.00 per hour performance bonus if targets are met when eligible (after 6 months).

Our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer goes beyond acceptance. We celebrate and support all the amazing things that make you unique. All of our team members take pride in upholding an environment of mutual respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact us if you require any support or adjustments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Can you please rate yourself from 1-5 for English written and verbal?
• This job requires you to physically live in Canada and have work authorization for Canada . Do you have that ?
• Are you free evenings and every weekend to work?

Experience:

• Call center: 2 years (required)
• customer service: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton, ON L8R 1M8