Bilingual Tier 1 Technical Support Representative

Eastlink; Argyle Municipal District; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Bilingual Tier 1 Technical Support Representative. This role involves supporting customers with Internet and Cable troubleshooting. Candidates should have 1-2 years of technical support experience and a strong customer-focused attitude. The role offers competitive compensation, including a starting hourly rate of $18.52, and additional benefits such as paid days off, health benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

15 paid days off

11 paid statutory holidays

Paid sick days

Health benefits

Pension

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience providing technical support in service-related organizations.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed account notes on all customer interactions.
• Experience in a 7 day/week, multi-shift environment.

Responsibilities

• Support customers in troubleshooting Internet and Cable.
• Assist with updating/changing passwords and responding to technical inquiries.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Customer focused attitude

Technical knowledge of internet, television, and telephone products

Analytical skills

Ability to multitask

Call center experience

Job description

Bilingual Tier 1 Technical Support Representative

Join Eastlink: A Career That Connects

Location: In-office & remote positions available

Start Date: November 27, 2025

Eastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most. Serving a customer base across seven provinces, our advanced solutions include Internet, Mobile, TV, Telephone, Security and Automation, Data Communications, and exclusive locally produced programming on Eastlink Community TV.

We embrace diversity, inclusion, equity and accessibility throughout all levels of the organization and encourage members of equity groups to self-identify during the application process.

We are seeking Bilingual (English/ French) Tier 1 Technical Support Representatives to join the team by November 27, 2025.

About the role

The Bilingual Tier 1 Technical Support Representative will be responsible for supporting customers in troubleshooting Internet and Cable for both Residential and Business customers, telephone, mobile, and home security. The successful candidate may have the option to work in an At-Home work environment or in the office, depending on location. The ideal candidate will be customer focused, have exceptional analytical and communication skills coupled with the skills to manage multiple tasks effectively within a fast-paced, results driven environment. They will be effective in working within a team environment as well as independently, while taking ownership of individual responsibilities and accountability for the call.

This position is remote, working from home, and the designated office will be dependent on the province of hire.

Requirements

• Candidate must be Bilingual (French/English)
• Ability to utilize all tools available to troubleshoot and resolve customers issues for all lines of business
• Desire to assist customers with updating/changing passwords and responding to technical inquiries within scope of support guidelines
• Call center experience that requires meeting all relevant KPI’s including Handle time, NPS/CES, would be an asset
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed account notes on all customer interactions
• 1-2 years of experience providing technical related support in a service-related organization
• Brings a positive energy and a customer focused attitude
• Technical knowledge and aptitude for computers, internet, television and telephone products considered an asset
• Ability to work in a 7 day /week, multi-shift environment

What We offer?

We take pride in promoting within! We offer a career with a competitive package offering 15 paid days off, 11 paid statutory holidays, paid sick days, Health Benefits and Pension, employee discounts and much more.

Your earning potential could be $40,000 to $42,500 per year*, with a starting rate of $18.52 per hour plus annual variable pay and will even have opportunity to advance your skills to next level.

Why Choose Eastlink?

Eastlink operates in a culture of continuous improvement through listening, learning and adapting, which enables us to respond quickly to the evolving needs of both employees and customers. We recognize that our truly greatest competitive edge is our people and that delivering a great customer experience begins with a great employee experience. Our philosophy of developing and training our team “on the ground” not only helps to create a strong onboarding experience but also readies employees for future growth opportunities within the organization.

Get your career started with us and stay with us, your journey begins here!

*Total compensation varies based on individual performance in a full-time role.