Bilingual Customer Service Representative at Answerplus
Cornwall, ON K6H 1Y4, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 25

Salary

17.75

Posted On

04 Aug, 25

Experience

1 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Outsourcing/Offshoring

Description

We are looking for Bilingual Full time employees !
At AnswerPlus, we are proud to say we’ve been in the answering service business for 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. We seek to answer 80% of calls within 20 seconds or less.
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, providing relief to someone experiencing pain, or aiding people in emergencies such as fires, floods, or power loss. To us, our clients, and our customers, a CSR is an “invisible hero!”
As a fulltime CSR we require open availability between 6 am and 12 am Monday to Sunday to work scheduled 30-40 hours per week. CSR’s will be scheduled to work a minimum of two weekends per month.
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
· Coaching and Mentoring
· Dental, health, and EAP Benefits
· 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 and both written and verbally.
· Technically savvy and proficient keyboard skills (ie: 50+ WPM)
· Capable of utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Go To Meeting
· 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
*Training will be completed via Microsoft Teams for 1-2 weeks 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
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. If you require accommodation through the selection process, please call our office at 905-522-4737.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.75-$18.75 per hour

Additional pay:

  • Bonus pay

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Cornwall, ON K6H 1Y4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Are you fully Bilingual in French
  • On a scale of 1-5 what are your English speaking skills

Experience:

  • Call Centre : 1 year (required)

Location:

  • Cornwall, ON K6H 1Y4 (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-08-1

Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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