Bilingual Customer Service Supervisor

We are currently seeking a Supervisor, Customer Service to join our multi-channel Contact Centre who will work remotely. In this exciting and challenging Supervisor role, you will report to the Manager, Customer Service while leading a team of 15-20 Customer Service Representatives and a Team Lead.

The Supervisor is responsible to staff, develop, train and coach the team in delivering an exceptional customer experience in each interaction and monitor the team's ongoing performance levels.

Our ideal candidate is a decisive and effective communicator across a wide range of stakeholders who can motivate a team and possesses excellent verbal and written skills, superior organizational and multi-tasking skills with a can-do attitude who thrives in a fast-paced high-volume setting.

What is your day going to look like?Communicate latest updates on programs, policies, procedures, requirements, initiatives to teamListen to calls and review scorecards;

schedule coaching session and provide training and coaching including role playing and Q&A component and attend to any questions or concerns such as clarifications of program details or call workflowMonitor individual agent and overall team's performance including QA scores and internal call quality standards, schedule adherence and KPI requirements and address issues as appropriateCollaborate with Managers and Supervisors on procedural matters, training material, unexpected technical issues, questions or concerns which may impact customer experience and assist in the production of program documentation delivered to the agents for their sound understanding of protocolsHandle specific requests from the agents with regards to work schedule, time off, etc.

Monitor overall agent schedule to ensure proper coverage for each campaign and request appropriate adjustments as neededTrack agent hours for PayrollOn Call coverage as assignedWhen possible, participate in team building games and activities Key ResponsibilitiesWhat will you do?

Facilitate the success and ongoing development of a customer service team sharing your expertise of client programs, policies and procedures in continuously striving for an exceptional customer experience and meeting customer service goals reflecting customer satisfaction and loyaltyProfessionally manage customer escalations, assist in troubleshooting and resolving issuesAccurately collect and input data related to customer and team interactions, agent productivity and issue resolution to meet business reporting and analytical requirementsEngage with Quality Assurance and RTA / Planning teams to understand and ensure your agents' performance on quality scores and schedule adherence both on an individual and overall team basisCollaborate with Managers and Supervisors to identify gaps or inefficiencies in procedures, create new training material and capitalize on coaching and mentoring opportunities to meet team's KPIsFoster a healthy and pleasant work environment offering encouragement, guidance and constructive feedback in a positive, respectful, objective and tactful manner Communicate updates to company or client programs, policies, procedures and initiativesOversee special projects as assigned by ManagerAssist in front and / or back-office customer service needs as requiredSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseWhat will you need to succeed?

1+ years proven experience as a Call Center Supervisor or similar supervisory position2+ years experience in customer service with a high standard of care and customer-focused mindsetStrong management and leadership skills and capable of efficiently managing workflowSuperior empathy and effective listening skills, ability to handle difficult or sensitive situations and skilled in conflict resolution, meeting the needs of both the customer and the businessComputer knowledge including advanced Microsoft Office Suite and previous experience with Five9, Verint and Saleforce software an assetProficiently bilingual, spoken and written - English / FrenchExceptional inter-personal skills, proactive with a strong desire to coach, train and build skillsets to enhance team's capabilities and maintain quality in all aspects of workAdapt well to change and quickly and successfully, when necessary, shift priorities as neededProven time-management skills with the ability to work effectively and meet all deadlinesAnalytical and critical thinking while solving complex problems, detail-oriented and keenly thorough Must successfully complete initial training and you will also be required to attend ongoing training and educational sessions to develop and refine skills and performanceVaried shifts, flexible full-time schedule available - 24 / 7, 365 days per year including weekendsAbout SerefinWe help our customer's clients access services that would otherwise be too complex or overwhelming for them.

We do this in a human and personalized way.The critical element to delivering this service is our team of high-quality front-line staff who humanize the process, such as nurses, care coordinators, social workers, and brand ambassadors.

Our innovative technology and standardized procedures support our front-line team.Our customers include large organizations, EAP programs, credit cards, insurance companies, loyalty and rewards companies, governments, and public sector agencies.

We added services to support government agencies like Access OAP and Autism Ontario to ensure citizens can understand and access available programs and resources.

We enhance corporate EAP programs by providing nurses who can assist with medical questions and understanding how to maximize the benefits available to them.

We add value to loyalty, rewards, and credit card programs.We reduce insurance company costs by ensuring clients use the available services efficiently.

We build bespoke contact centre services that improve the brand experience for our client's customers.Our values revolve around our people to ensure we build a company that will deliver on our mission.

Our core values are collaboration, integrity, ownership, creativity, community, and fun. Serefin is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We will be pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected factors.

Serefin is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

As such, Serefin will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the hiring process.

Why work for us?Serefin is all about delivering exceptional client service. Our divisions include Serefin Health, Serefin Experiences, and Serefin Travel, designed to help clients navigate complex services.

We help families with autistic children find the right services as part of AccessOAP. We help employees determine the best services as part of their EAP program.

We help travellers to find answers to non-emergency medical questions when away from home. We help brands improve their customer experience when customers call in