Bilingual French Collections Agent

We are seeking three professional, communicative, and negotiation-savvy Collections Agents to join our clients team in Saint John, New Brunswick. In this high-impact, telephone-based role, you will manage both inbound and outbound inquiries, partnering with external customers to deliver constructive financial solutions and resolve past-due accounts.

This is a 1-year contract offering a supportive, high-energy environment and an ongoing opportunity to expand your expertise in financial services and debt recovery logistics.

Location: Saint John, NB
Start Date: June 15, 2026
Duration: 1 Year (June 2026 – June 2027)
Schedule: Fixed 40-hour work week (Atlantic Standard Time / AST)
Monday to Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Onsite)
Friday & Sunday: OFF
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Work From Home)
Work Model: Hybrid (4 days onsite / 1 day remote)
Performance Metrics: Evaluated on quality of work, file diligence, and strict compliance with the Bank Code of Conduct

Advantages
Robust Contract Length: 1-year stable assignment.
Positive Culture: Work in a highly collaborative and positive group environment.
Paid Professional Training: Receive 2–4 weeks of structured, supportive training to ensure your success.
Modern Workspace: Enjoy a hybrid schedule out of the 420 Rothesay Avenue, Saint John facility.

Responsibilities
Customer Interaction: Handle primarily phone-based work (inbound and outbound calls), delivering courteous, efficient, and professional service to external customers.
Account Negotiation: Manage debt recovery queries and establish mutually beneficial payment arrangements based on the customer’s total financial situation.
Due Diligence & Documentation: Accurately record, update, and document all customer transactions and account details within specific collections software and internal databases.
Operational Excellence: Meet individual performance KPIs focused on quality of work, while strictly adhering to internal operating procedures and compliance regulations.
Problem Resolution: Ensure customer problems are handled appropriately the first time, escalating non-standard or high-risk accounts when necessary.

Qualifications
Bilingualism (English/French) is mandatory
Experience: 2–4 years of overall professional, office experience in a customer service, call center, or financial environment.
Communication Mastery: Outstanding verbal, written, and active listening communication skills, with an aptitude for negotiation.
Technical Aptitude: Strong computer skills, including the MS Office Suite and comfort learning specialized database/collections applications.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy when preparing documentation and entering account notes.
Time Management: Ability to work independently and manage call queues effectively under pressure.
Collaboration: A proactive team player who thrives in a close office ecosystem and engages well in regular team syncs (meetings account for roughly 20% of the role).
Previous collections or banking experience.
Completed Post-Secondary education.

Summary
If you are a detail-oriented individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills, and are interested in a long-term career opportunity in a positive team environment, we encourage you to apply or send your resume to Andrea.francis@randstad.ca with the subject line - Collections - SJNB

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