Bilingual Customer Service Representative (Eng/Fre) at BGIS · Montreal

Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeMontreal, Quebec, CA

Job Description

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com

SUMMARY

The Bilingual Customer Service Representative (Eng/Fre) provides customer service and front-line support to clients with respect to the maintenance and operations of their buildings. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to handling inbound service requests received via telephone, email and web interface and initiating work orders to support timely fulfillment and resolution of client requests.

The Operations Centre is a critical environment within BGIS Canada, responsible for receiving and dispatching facilities service requests for its clients – 7/24/365. The work environment is fast-paced and client-service focused. In order to ensure ongoing performance success, Operations Centre team members are measured against service delivery metrics.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Learns client account details, the service request/work order management systems, the telephony system and Operations Centre policies, processes and operating procedures
Fills basic client requests including creating and dispatching work orders to appropriate internal and external service providers and relaying appropriate information to front line facilities managers
Assesses and accurately assigns level of priority to facilitate timely fulfillment of service requests
Learns techniques for troubleshooting service issues, communicating with internal technicians and Facility Managers, external service providers, landlords and other relevant parties.
Receives guidance and support in completing service requests including activities such as proper work order processing, dispatching and communication of information.
Provides customer service support in either English and French
Participates in program initiatives undertaken by the Operations Centre
Maintains confidentiality of client account information and other confidential information. Conducts work in a professional manner.
May be required to demonstrate Operations Centre capabilities to potential and existing clients and to prospective hires by having such people Y-cord into live calls.
May be required to provide training to new Team Members.
Other duties as assigned.

Work Hour Availability Requirements

7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year environment requiring open availability
Rotating shifts between 6:00am and 11:00pm
Weekends and holiday work availability on a rotational basis
May be required to work overtime

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

High school completion plus a specialized technical or business course.
Job Related Experience: One year or less
Demonstrated language proficiency (both verbal and written), including proper grammar, spelling and punctuation. Clear and effective communication skills.
Basic understanding of the facilities/property management industry and knowledge of facility operations and maintenance, an asset.
Strong customer-service orientation and customer service skills.
Demonstrated ability to learn new processes, tools and other relevant information quickly, with proven ability to apply learning to the job.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-client environment with ability to apply various client-specific business processes to individual service request situations.
Demonstrated ability to gather information, accurately assess issues and assign level of priority; effective probing and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Ability to sustain concentration over a prolonged period of time and pay attention to details.
Demonstrated computer proficiency including solid keyboarding skills.
Demonstrated personal leadership attributes incorporating a commitment to ongoing development and continuous learning.
The successful candidate must be fully bilingual in English and French, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

None required.

About Company

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askPC@bgis.com. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.

Company

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.