Customer Service Associate

Reporting to the Customer Service Team Lead, the Customer Service Associate must assist customers in processing their requests and ensure the data is accurate.

The wage range for this role is $16.10 - $18.00.

• Acts as primary liaison between the customer and operations to provide the customer with product support and inquiries, answering questions, resolving order or account issues on Email, Chat and Phone

• Maintains records of history for all customer interaction in the customer service tool

• Identifies sales leads and potential opportunities

• Meets customer service targets

• Handles customer complaints and takes appropriate measures to ensure customer satisfaction and resolution

• Applies customer service to all customer interactions through all channels

• Ad hoc tasks as required

• Call Center & Customer Service experience an asset

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Active listening skills to determine customer needs and a best course of action

• Proven problem-solving skills

• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Technical proficiency with call center systems, including customer relationship (CRM) platform experience an asset

• Must be able to work well with a team and independently

• Available to work flexible hours/shift work

• Bilingual (English, French)

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.