Support Advisor

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As a member of Accenture Utilities BPO Services, the Customer Service Associate is primarily responsible for providing Customer Care solutions according to the Service Level Agreements and the Company quality and quantitative standards, by ensuring that the complex of Customer care needs is resolved in a timely fashion.

What sets us apart from other employers?

• We offer a $19.23 per hour starting wage and a $1000 signing bonus!
• We offer our employees fast-tracked opportunities for growth; many of our new hires are provided with advancement opportunities within 6 – 12 months after starting with Accenture.
• NOC Code 6552
• Accenture has also been ranked a Canada Top Employer for 13 consecutive years.

What can you expect from us?

Here are a few benefits you can expect when working with an exceptional team at Accenture:

• Competitive hourly rate ($19.23 base to start).
• Language premiums of $4/hour for bilingual customer inquiries via email, webchat and/or calls. The language premium program is market driven and Accenture may amend, change, alter or discontinue this program at any time as market conditions warrant. To be eligible for the language premium, skilled individuals need to receive a passing score upon completing the standardized Accenture language testing and must be successfully staffed in the bilingual queues.
• Sign on bonus of $1000.
• A comprehensive total rewards package that includes health and wellness benefits (for you and your dependents), parental leave, generous time off, and retirement plan.
• We offer permanent status with a comprehensive total rewards package (benefits, RRSP plan, and more!) after 6 to 12 months of strong performance.
• Full-time positions scheduled up to 44 hours per week. Typically shifts are not lowered below 35 hours per week unless on a voluntary basis.
• Annual salary increases based on performance.
• Recognition for individual contributions.
• Spacious workstations with updated technology platforms and equipment.
• Supportive environment to assist with individual success.
• Opportunities for continued self-development with access to extension online courses.
• Professional development attending comprehensive paid training from 2 to 8+ weeks upon hire.
• Extensive post-training coaching and support for up to 3 months.
• A sense of community! We pride ourselves on our inclusive, open, and engaging work environment.
• Opportunity to give back to the community supporting local causes and volunteer efforts.

What would your day-to-day look like?

• The role includes some or all the following key responsibilities:
• Handling chat, async messaging and phone channels.
• Developing proactive recommendations on process improvements or efficiencies that can be gained.
• Recommending system/technology enhancements that could be implemented to create efficiencies.
• Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions.
• Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by customers.
• Walk the customer through the problem-solving process.
• Sense of achievement providing excellent customer service and technical support in an inbound customer contact environment.
• Fulfilling work satisfying customer expectations in a way that also complies with best practices.
• Demonstrating empathy by listening attentively to customer concerns.
• Maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings and service level agreements.

Basic Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a help desk technician and/or customer support role.
• Tech savvy with working knowledge of office automation products, databases, and remote control.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Flexibility with hours of operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to learn new technologies and implement them.
• Technical experience, digital experience a plus.
• Exceptional customer service experience.
• Ability to multitask and work with multiple tools to provide the best resolution.

Professional Skill Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
• Ability to adapt to quickly to changing situations
• Dedication to continuous improvement and customer service excellence
• Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

At Accenture, inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and embedded in our core values. We are committed to creating a workforce where our people can feel comfortable, be themselves and contribute. Like Canada itself, Accenture employees represent a tremendous variety of cultures, ethnicities, beliefs, backgrounds and languages. We offer an inclusive environment regardless of personal characteristics such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or disability.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an emailor speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

It is currently our objective to assign our people to work near where they live. However, given the nature of our business and our need to serve clients, our employees must be available to travel when needed.

Job candidates are not required to disclose any offence for which a pardon has been granted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: From $19.23 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 44 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person