Customer Service Associate

CBRE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate services firm is seeking a Customer Service Associate in Toronto. This role involves guiding the service team, managing customer inquiries, and ensuring efficient task execution. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and 3-4 years of relevant experience, along with strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $40,000 - $46,800, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in customer service.
• Comprehensive understanding of processes and systems.
• Ability to evaluate and communicate complex content.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming service requests via phone, chat, and email.
• Dispatch service requests to vendors.
• Verify accuracy of customer service databases.
• Communicate process steps with customers.
• Assist in training new and temporary staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Advanced math skills

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Customer Service Associate

Job ID 250881

Posted 04-Dec-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Facilities Management

Location(s) Toronto - Ontario - Canada

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services‑led, tailored facility management solution. We self‑perform hard services while partnering with best‑in‑class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high‑level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best‑in‑Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Customer Service Associate, you will guide the team responsible for assigning tasks related to resolving complex day‑to‑day and escalated issues.

This job is part of the Call Center job function. They are responsible for providing end‑to‑end support to resolve customer inquiries or concerns.

What You’ll Do:

• Answer incoming service requests, via phone, chat, email & online requests. Point of contact for all escalated customer inquiries and concerns.
• Dispatch service request work orders for completion by vendors.
• Verify company systems, customer service databases, and spreadsheets are accurate and being updated frequently.
• Contact the customer for information and communicate the steps in the work order process.
• Run, review, and distribute various customer service reports, as necessary.
• Assist with the training of new hires and temporary employees. Provide technical guidance and training to junior associates.
• Gather and analyze data to identify and solve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent. May recommend new techniques.
• Impact own team and other teams whose work activities are closely related.
• Suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED with 3‑4 years of job‑related experience.
• A comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within own job function is required.
• Ability to evaluate and communicate unusual and/or complex content in a concise and logical way.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate advanced figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary being offered for a Customer Service Associate is between $40,000 - $46,800. The compensation provided to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.

Candidate Accommodations:

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at Via telephone at [phone] (Canada) and [phone] (U.S.)

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affiative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)