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Bilingual Customer Service Representative

@ Jumpstart Refugee Talent

Ottawa, ON · Toronto, ON

$19–$20/hrOn-siteFull-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Jumpstart Refugee Talent is hiring a full-time Bilingual Customer Service Representative for a banking employer, reporting to the Manager, Customer Contact Centre. The role handles high volumes of inbound calls and chats, answers product and banking inquiries, and owns the digital-onboarding experience, all in French and English.

Pay:

$19–$20 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Answer inbound calls and chats and meet response and resolution SLAs
  • Explain banking products and resolve customer issues at first contact
  • Own the digital-onboarding experience and update stakeholders
  • Follow regulatory, policy and code of conduct controls
  • Recommend continuous improvements to customer experience

Requirements summary:

  • 1-3 years of call centre or customer service experience, phone preferred
  • One or more years of banking or finance experience
  • Truly bilingual in French and English, spoken and written
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • Comfort with CRM and Microsoft Office software
  • Post-secondary degree or certification in hospitality or finance is desirable

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentCustomer service
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish, French
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyHospitality, Finance

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Jumpstart Refugee Talent

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Empowering refugee talent and supporting employers with their effort to inclusive refugee hiring practices in Canada.

Full company description

Jumpstart Refugee Talent is a refugee led non-profit organization and the only national organization exclusively serving refugees seeking meaningful economic inclusion. Founded in 2016, we focus on the economic empowerment of newly settling refugees in Canada by facilitating meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Jumpstart serves refugees from all backgrounds across Canada and works to address underemployment and economic inclusion

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 1 University Ave, 3rd Floor, 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2P1, CA
Business categories
  • Employment
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Non Profit
  • Career Planning
Other recorded names
  • Refugee Hiring
  • Jumpstart Refugee Talent - Partner
  • Jumpstart Refugee Talent
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0

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Jumpstart Refugee Talent is a refugee led non-profit organization and the only national organization exclusively serving refugees seeking meaningful economic inclusion. Founded in 2016, we focus on the economic empowerment of newly settling refugees in Canada by facilitating meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Jumpstart serves refugees from all backgrounds across Canada and works to address…

FieldValue
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
Company size11-50 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2016
Open jobs on Jobsy40
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Job description

Our employer partner, Banking Industry is currently looking to add an experienced Bilingual Customer Service Representative to their team!

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Manager, Customer Contact Centre, the Bilingual Customer Care Representative will interact directly with customers, understand their needs, troubleshoot issues, answer product and banking inquiries, resolve issues, perform proactive account maintenance all while delivering a seamless customer experience across all channels of communication. An integral member of the Digital Banking team, this individual will collaborate daily with Digital Operations, IT Operations, and Global Security & Marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver exceptional customer service to customers by identifying their banking needs and providing accurate information and guidance on products and offerings

  • Field large volumes of inbound calls and chats and ensure best-in-class service standards, while meeting response and resolution SLAs

  • Own the digital-onboarding experience and help customers onboard successfully, resolve issues if any and communicate status to all stakeholders involved in a timely manner

  • Strive to resolve customer issues and queries at first contact and escalate issues in accordance with complaints handling process

  • Communicate effectively with customers and propagate core values of Respect, Agility, Integrity, Service and Empowerment to build lasting customer relationships

  • Execute established controls to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, Equitable and company policies and Code of Conduct and Ethics

  • Identify, recommend and participate in implementation of opportunities for continuous improvement relative to customer experience and product delivery

Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years of call center and/or customer service experience is required for this role with on phone experience preferred

  • One plus years of banking or finance experience is needed for this role

  • Post-secondary degree or certification in related field of study is desirable such as hospitality or finance

  • Strong ability to adapt to change

  • Demonstrated ability to own an issue and drive to resolution

  • Demonstrated ability to have difficult conversations with customers while maintaining a professional and proactive manner – both written and oral

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a face paced environment

  • Experience working with a high degree of autonomy and self-direction

  • Ability to understand use different software (CRM, Microsoft Office Suite)

  • Ability to communicate in French and English is essential (truly bi-lingual both conversationally and in written channels like live chat)

We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity; however, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.

Recruitment Transparency & Compliance Statement

Jumpstart Refugee Talent advertises Ontario-based employment opportunities in alignment with the Employment Standards Act (ESA) job posting requirements effective January 1, 2026.

As a third-party sourcing organization, Jumpstart reviews publicly advertised postings to support compliance with applicable requirements, including:

  • Review of compensation disclosures

  • Prohibition on “Canadian experience” requirements

  • Disclosure of artificial intelligence use (where applicable)

  • Maintenance of posting records for compliance purposes

  • Procedures to identify and address potentially fraudulent or misleading job postings

Jumpstart does not conduct hiring or make employment decisions. Employers remain responsible for final recruitment processes and employment determinations.

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