Call Center Representative - Bilingual

Canada Cartage; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Canada Cartage, a leader in fleet solutions and logistics, as a Call Center Representative. You will handle incoming inquiries, support drivers and clients during breakdowns, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely customer resolutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a recognized company committed to excellence and diversity.

Benefits

Discounted hotels and car rentals

Career growth opportunities

Company-wide recognition initiatives

Fun events throughout the year

Community involvement and charity support

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in customer service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Intermediate proficiency with computers.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer support to drivers and clients.
• Document service requests and coordinate breakdown responses.
• Enter vendor maintenance invoices into the database.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Listening

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transman software

Job description

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Why you’ll love Canada Cartage

An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, we are one of Canada’s largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations, and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.

We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with Canadian leading brands. Canada Cartage is deep rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered and high performance is championed. A recognized thought leader and founded in 1914, Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.

Position Summary

Primary responsibility is to provide exceptional customer support and assistance to drivers and clients who are experiencing over the road breakdowns in both French and English. Serve as the first point of contact, handling incoming calls, emails, and messages, and efficiently addressing breakdowns. Role includes accurately documenting and prioritizing service requests, coordinating with field service teams and mechanics, and ensuring timely resolution. The secondary responsibility is to review and enter vendor maintenance invoices into the database.

• Location: 490 Lucas Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba / remote is an option
• Schedule: Night shift 7:00pm – 7:00am, 4 nights on / 4 nights off

What you will do

• Provide Customer Service to drivers and operations staff located all over Canada
• Keep records of all conversations in database, enter the result of each communication into the Transman software and perform necessary follow-ups
• Identify customers’ needs, clarify information, and provide solutions and/or alternatives
• Communicate all customer requests and needs to appropriate team members
• Works in conjunction with all Maintenance Administrative Staff to ensure timely entry of vendor repair orders and audits performed as required.
• Maintains positive relationships with all departments and provides recruiting and retention support across the organization.

What you will bring

• 6 months to 1 year of experience
• High school diploma
• Previous call centre experience
• Must be an active listener and help resolve customer inquiries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to clearly articulate information in English to all demographics by telephone.
• Ability to work independently and perform under pressure
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible with the company’s ever changing needs
• Intermediate proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and web based applications preferred
• Minimum keyboarding skills of 35 wpm and 5,000 keystrokes per hour
• Must have a valid drivers license and vehicle

Why people love working for Canada Cartage

• Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
• Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
• Company wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
• Perks - discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few
• Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
• We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
• We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.

We are a top employer!

• Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for six straight years in a row.
• Trucking HR has announced that Canada Cartage has again been selected for the 8th year in a row, as one of Canada’s Top Fleet Employers. In addition, we have been recognized as an Employer of Distinction for the 4th year in a row. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage’s reputation as an employer of high quality.
• We’ve been acknowledged by Forbes 2023, as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity

Come work with an industry leader!

Canada Cartage is committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). We are determined in meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA at any point in your application or employment duration, please let us know.

We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

Committed to employment equity, Canada Cartage Systems LP encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups, and women.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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