Bilingual Collection and Customer Service Agent

iFinance Canada Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended healthcare

RRSP with company match

Hybrid work option

Job summary

iFinance Canada Inc. is seeking a Bilingual Collection and Recovery Agent in Toronto. You will manage delinquent accounts, conduct outbound collection calls, and coordinate asset seizures when needed.

This role requires strong case management, data accuracy, and teamwork within a growing, customer-focused organization. The position emphasizes bilingual communication in French and English, adherence to legal requirements, negotiation skills, and meticulous record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a collection agent.
• Bilingual in French and English, spoken and written.
• Knowledge of relevant legal requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to negotiate and persuade.
• Polite and compassionate while remaining confident.
• MS Office and databases knowledge.
• Diplomatic, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and team attitude.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Review accounts daily/weekly to keep delinquency and repossession to a minimum and manage repossession effectively.
• Conduct prompt, courteous collection calls and follow up on past due accounts.
• Negotiate mutually acceptable remedy to delinquent accounts.
• Educate customers on payment arrangements and their credit bureau.
• Escalate problematic accounts to Manager.
• Verify and update customer information in the collection system.
• Accurately document all telephone calls in the collection system.
• Skip tracing when unable to contact customers.
• Assist in identifying and recommending payment arrangements and related documentation.
• Prepare and recommend payment amendments and related reporting.
• Issue appropriate notices.
• Assist with the payment of payables related to seizure activity.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Communication skills

Negotiation

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

iFinance Canada is a leading Canadian consumer finance company that offers flexible financial solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clientele. Our mission is to empower individuals with accessible financing options, supported by a dedicated team of knowledgeable professionals. We foster an environment of growth, support, and a customer-focused approach.

What's The Job

The Bilingual Collection and recovery agent is responsible for collecting delinquent accounts and coordinating asset seizures when necessary. They handle incoming and outgoing customer inquiries, ensuring high-quality service. This role requires effective case management, prioritization, and maintaining accurate data for contracts. Additionally, the representative will manage administrative paperwork related to customer contracts efficiently.

What Will Your Mission Be?

• Review accounts on a regular basis (daily and or weekly) to keep delinquency and repossession to a minimum and manage repossession in an effective manner
• Conduct prompt, courteous and persuasive telephone collection calls and following up on past due accounts.
• Negotiate mutually acceptable remedy to the customer's delinquent account
• Educating our customers on acceptable payment arrangements and the benefits of their account as well as their credit bureau
• Escalate problematic accounts to Manager
• Verify and update customer information and keeping customer records updated in the collection system
• Accurately documenting all telephone calls as appropriate in the collection system
• Skip tracing files when unable to reach or contact our customers using available information
• Assist as required in identifying and recommending any payment arrangements and assisting with the corresponding documentation
  
• Prepare and recommend payment amendments and coordinating the relative reporting
• Issue appropriate notices
  
• Assist with the preparation of payables associated with seizure activity

Are You Interested in this challenge? This position is for you if:

You have an interest in participating in the company's activities;
You are a thorough, rigorous, organized, and discerning person;
You have experience in customer service;
You are comfortable with computer software;
You have a collaborative spirit and enjoy teamwork.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a collection agent.
• Bilingualism in French and English, spoken and written.
• Knowledge of relevant legal requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to negotiate and persuade.
• Ability to be polite and compassionate without losing confidence.
• Professional knowledge of MS Office and databases.
• Diplomatic, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to handle delinquent accounts and late payments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
  
• Ability to work well independently and within a team.

Competencies:

Strong communication skills.
Organizational and problem-solving skills.
Great attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as a team

What Awaits You?

Permanent Full-time position

Superior benefits including extended healthcare
RRSP program with company match

Growing company

Positive environment with later morning start times

In office work model with one day per week at home optional