The Role
Reporting to the Supervisor, Customer Experience, the Customer Experience Agent (part-time) works in a fast-paced environment and is responsible for delivering frontline customer service and support for all City services across a variety of channels, including in-person, over the phone, and online.
To qualify, you'll need...
Grade 12 diploma or equivalent education is required.
One year frontline customer service experience providing service to the public by telephone, in person, in writing and electronically in a multi-service environment, such as in a call centre and/or a counter service operation, including processing cash and payment card transactions.
Ability to conduct business in French is an asset.
Must have Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience using customer service technologies, databases and software programs required (i.e. customer relationship management systems, recreation management business applications, booking and registration systems, knowledge base databases or comparable technology/system)
Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation.
Strong customer service skills with the ability to deal appropriately with contentious situations and problem solve through active listening, while exercising discretion, judgment, diplomacy and confidentiality when dealing with the public and employees.
Typing speed 45 words per minute required (tested).
Demonstrated strong organizational skills and the capacity to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, responding with flexibility to changing priorities.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written (empathy, teamwork, positive attitude, professionalism and tact).
Must be detail-oriented and ensure accuracy of information when communicating with the public.
Knowledge of the City of Kingston's municipal services and programs.
Must be able to work daytime, evenings and weekends (flexible hours) in a variety of facilities across the City. This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities and must provide own transportation.
Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check.
