Human Resouces jobs in Canada

The Canadian Contact Center is seeking Bilingual Customer Service Representatives to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong technical abilities, and demonstrate agility in handling customer inquiries. Our team values empathy and seeks individuals who are passionate about helping others. We believe in empowering employees to take initiative and grow within the company.

In our operations team, we love working together and learning from each other, all while serving customers with the highest level of dedication. That's why this role is a mix of in-office and remote work, with team members in the office on Tuesdays through Thursdays. This hybrid model not only supports work-life balance but also fosters collaboration and innovation, which are essential as we strive to grow the business. And of course, we also offer unlimited coffee to keep everyone energized and focused!

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service to policyholders, agents, and other collaborators in both French and English languages through inbound calls, email, and chat.

• Handle a high volume of customer inquiries and analyze problems to provide detailed and proactive solutions.

• Leverage advanced technology and software systems to accurately record customer interactions and deliver exceptional solutions.

• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and understanding in all interactions to build positive relationships with customers and advisors.

• Stay updated on products, services, and industry regulations to provide accurate information to customers and support their financial and health goals.

• Collaborate closely with team members and other departments to resolve complex customer issues and seek support when required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bilingual (verbal & written proficiency) in both French and English due to frequent interaction with internal/external English-speaking customers or employees outside of Quebec.

• Proven experience working in a fast-paced customer service environment.

• Strong technical skills and ability to navigate multiple computer systems and software applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Empower:

• Ability to inspire confidence in customers.

• A proactive attitude towards learning and self-improvement.

Serve:

• Genuine desire to help and serve customers.

• Flexibility to handle a variety of customer inquiries and issues.

Grow:

• Willingness to collaborate and support team members.

• Commitment to personal and professional growth, including seeking feedback and learning opportunities.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com .

Working Arrangement

Salary & Benefits

Salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Please contact recruitment@manulife.com for additional information.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.