Bilingual Collections Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Extended healthcare

RRSP with company match

Growing company

Later morning start times

One day remote optional

Job summary

iFinance Canada is seeking a bilingual collection and recovery agent in Canada to manage delinquent accounts, conduct respectful calls, and coordinate asset seizures when needed. You will ensure accurate contract data, timely follow-ups, and compliant handling of sensitive information.

This permanent full-time role offers extended health coverage, RRSP with company matching, a supportive team environment, and a relaxed start time with one in-office day per week optional.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Review accounts daily/weekly to minimize delinquency and repossession.
• Conduct courteous, persuasive telephone collection calls and follow up on past due accounts.
• Negotiate mutually acceptable remedies for delinquent accounts.
• Educate customers on payment arrangements and credit implications.
• Escalate problematic accounts to the Manager.
• Verify and update customer information in the collection system.
• Document all telephone calls in the collection system.
• Skip tracing when unable to reach customers using available information.
• Assist in identifying payment arrangements and related documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate payment amendments and related reporting.
• Assist with preparation of payables related to seizure activity.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Customer service

Negotiation

MS Office

Data entry

Detail-oriented

Team player

Independent work

Job 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
• 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.
• Bilingual 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.

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