Customer Service Representative

  • Part-time

Company Description

The Hamilton Spectator is hiring for an energetic, driven individual to join our Customer Service Representative Team. We are a division of Metroland Media Group, part of the Torstar Group of Companies. This is a part-time position offering about 25-30 hours a week. 

Job Description

  • First point of contact in a customer service role, answering general phone and e-mail inquiries and to provide solutions in a timely and professional manner
  • Provide excellent customer service in addition to maintaining positive relationships with customers
  • Accurately update and verify customer information and manage additional Excel tracking sheets and internal database

As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media Group is a PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner.

Qualifications

  • Post-Secondary Education an asset
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Strong written and verbal communication and a competent listener
  • Superior customer skills including having the ability to placate challenging and demanding clients
  • Strong administration skills with accurately updating and maintaining information
  • Capable of taking initiative and can work independently with minimal direction
  • Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately
  • Successfully handle confidential information and use appropriate discretion

BENEFITS

  • Attractive Health Benefit Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • CAAT Pension Plan
  • Remote work

COMPENSATION

  • $15.00 per hour

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion
Torstar Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Torstar is committed to ensuring employment opportunity to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status or disability or any other factor protected by law.

AODA
Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.

COVID-19
Torstar Corporation remains committed to its employees and to providing a safe workplace.  As of November 30, 2021,  candidates for employment are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and successful candidates must agree to obtain any additional vaccinations or booster dose(s) that may be required. Proof of such vaccination will be required.   We will make accommodation for qualifying medical or religious exemptions.

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