Customer Service Representative

Town of Oakville; Oakville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Oakville is seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent full-time position in their Recreation and Culture department. Responsibilities include managing customer inquiries, processing registrations, performing financial transactions, and ensuring excellent service delivery. Ideal candidates will have a secondary diploma and experience in customer service, with a strong emphasis on communication and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school diploma required.
• At least 2 years of experience in customer service/public relations.
• Knowledge of Recreation and Culture programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for handling Recreation and Culture inquiries and service requests.
• Process program registrations and memberships.
• Perform financial transactions and support customer account inquiries.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Education

Secondary school diploma in Business Administration, Hospitality, or Recreation and Leisure

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details:
Permanent Full-Time (CUPE 1329) Posting Status:
Open to all Town of Oakville employees and external applicants Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca byno later than 11:59pm on July 3, 2025. Job Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the timely, professional, courteous and effective handling of Recreation and Culture inquiries and service requests
• Receive, process, and follow-up on program registrations, memberships, and facility booking requests
• Receive and provide accurate information to public and internal clients
• Provide support for customers using the online registration system
• Provide support in administration of fee assistance program
• Update and maintain client data base as needed
• Perform program modifications on behalf of department staff as needed
• Perform a variety of financial transactions for the Recreation and Culture department including utilizing the Point-of-Sale system
• Preparation and reconciliation of daily bank deposits
• Support customer account inquiries and follow up with various department staff to resolve accounting issues
• Provide support to other department staff as required
• Assist in quality assurance initiatives to ensure information is accurate for self-service offerings to the public, while promoting good customer service
• Responsible for sorting and processing mail and deliveries
• Maintain accurate document record retention
• Ensure all data entry complies with Town policies and procedures
• Generally, promote the overall operation of Oakville’s Recreation & Culture departmentgoals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills :

• Completion of secondary school diploma in Business Administration, Hospitality, or Recreation and Leisure
• At least 2 year of experience in customer service/public relations and working effectively within a team environment
• Knowledge of the Recreation and Culture department’s programs and operations in addition to Town wide and regional responsibilities
• General knowledge of accounting principles for cash handling
• Ability to multitask under pressure, prioritize work tasks, problem solve and demonstrate attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of the Xplor Recreation software system would be an asset

DATED: June 19, 2025 This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job.This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for each of the testing and interview components of the recruitment process is 80%