Bilingual Customer Experience Representative (Contract)

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. seeks a Bilingual Customer Experience Representative to serve Eastern Canada from Montreal or Toronto. The role supports order placement, claims resolution, onboarding, and issue management across multiple channels.

This is a 12-month temporary contract with remote work; benefits are not included due to contract. Responsibilities include handling orders, processing pre-authorizations, resolving questions, maintaining records, and ensuring timely follow-up.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English with strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with AS/400 or similar enterprise systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with orders and claims and provide product information.
• Enter customer orders by deadline via phone, fax, email, or electronic methods.
• Support call queue and resolve questions promptly or escalate as needed.
• Process pre-authorisations for payments and ensure accurate records.
• Maintain customer data, orders, and claims in business systems.

Skills

Fluency in French and English

Microsoft Office

AS/400 experience

Typing 45 wpm

10-key by touch

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Independent and team work

Adaptability to change

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AS/400-based applications

Order management systems

Job description

Job Overview:

The Bilingual Customer Experience Representative delivers exceptional service to customers across Eastern Canada by supporting order placement, claims resolution, customer onboarding, and issue management. This role serves as a key customer contact, helping ensure timely, accurate, and positive customer experiences across multiple communication channels.

Location: this role is based in Montreal, Quebec or Toronto, Ontario

Job Type: Temporary Contract - 12 months (please note due to contract, Benefits are not included with this role)

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist customers with orders and claims and provide information on products.
• Responsible for the entry of customer orders by order deadline that are received by phone, fax, electronically and/or email.
• Assist customers in the call queue.
• Process pre-authorisation's for credits cards, order acknowledgements, and exception management activities to prevent order errors.
• Resolve customer questions and problems courteously and promptly or refer them to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist customers with general UNFI website questions.
• Maintain compliance with established performance metrics that support an optimal customer experience.
• Research and resolve problems with orders and claims.
• Systems & Documentation - Populate and maintain customer information, orders, claims, and related records within UNFI business systems. Participate in established workflows to support accurate order processing, documentation, issue tracking, and record management.
• Customer Support - Resolve customer questions, requests, and concerns promptly and professionally while ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate escalation when required.
• Complete related records, reports, and documentation as assigned.
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Perform other job duties as required.

Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• 1-2 years of customer service or related business experience
• Call Center experience preferred

Knowledge:

• Willingness to acquire knowledge of company products and sales policies and procedures

Skills/Abilities:

• Fluency in French and English required with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Preferred experience working with AS/400-based applications, order management systems, or similar enterprise business systems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexible with the ability to adjust to change.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask to complete projects with multiple deadlines in an accurate and timely manner
• Minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute
• Baseline ability to 10-key by touch (industry standard minimum keystrokes requirement)

Work Environment

Remote:

This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from either the UNFI Canada offices in Vaughan or Montreal, but are notrequiredto do so. While remote associatesare not required towork from an office on a regular basis, they maybe requiredto come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

About UNFI:

We are North America's premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more:Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI

Compensation:Base Salary offered, Remote Work, Paid Time Off, Employee Discount on UNFI products.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI's compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.