Facilitator

Garda Security Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unionized

Job summary

GardaWorld in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is hiring a Facilitator to provide bilingual customer service to travelers through the screening process. The role requires fluency in English and French, empathy, and strong communication skills.

You will be extensively trained in Standard Operating Procedures and Pre-Board Screening procedures, partnering with Screening Officers to ensure a high standard of passenger support.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience.
• Strong empathy, active listening, and customer service skills.
• 1-3 years of customer service experience.
• Ability to communicate fluently in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service to the travelling public.
• Engage with passengers and offer assistance to those who require support for hearing loss, vision loss, limited mobility, etc.
• If requested, accompany passengers through screening, helping with their belongings and explaining the process.
• Explain options available to the passenger for screening of their person and their special items, medical devices and aids, and sensitive cultural or religious items.
• Provide information about CATSA’s regulatory signage to passengers with vision loss (using CATSA tactile communications booklet).
• Work closely with Screening Officers and liaise with front-line stakeholders to ensure passengers receive exceptional customer service.
• Proactively intervene where required, either in the queue or on the screening line.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on disability-related issues and initiatives, with a focus on those in the transportation sector.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Customer service

Active listening

Empathy

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent

Job description

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Career Area: Operations and Administration

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA

Do you have a passion for customer service? Are you fluent in English and French? Are you looking to start a career with a great company? If so, GardaWorld is the place for you! Join our diverse and dynamic team, and embark on a path that will allow you to grow both professionally and personally.

As a Facilitator, you will provide bilingual customer service and engage with passengers who need extra assistance through the screening process. You will be extensively trained on knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and will gain an in-depth familiarity of Pre-Board Screening procedures for special screening situations.

Facilitator Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a high level of customer service to the travelling public.
• Engage with passengers and offer assistance to those who require support for hearing loss, vision loss, limited mobility, etc.
• If requested, accompany passengers through screening, helping with their belongings and explaining the process.
• Explain options available to the passenger for screening of their person and their special items, medical devices and aids, and sensitive cultural or religious items.
• Provide information about CATSA’s regulatory signage to passengers with vision loss (using CATSA tactile communications booklet).
• Work closely with Screening Officers and liaise with front-line stakeholders to ensure passengers receive exceptional customer service.
• Proactively intervene where required, either in the queue or on the screening line.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on disability-related issues and initiatives, with a focus on those in the transportation sector (for example, the Sunflower Lanyard program for people with invisible disabilities).

Facilitator Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience.
• Strong empathy, active listening, and customer service skills
• A minimum of 1-3 years of customer service experience.
• Ability to communicate fluently, clearly, and effectively in both French and English
• Ability to adapt to customer needs/situations, provide appropriate solutions or alternatives.
• Ability to provide physical support to passengers with reduced mobility, upon request.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Hourly rate: $28.84/hour
• Employment Type: Full time (Unionized)

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