Seasonal Technical Customer Service Representative (Bilingual French + English)

Job summary

Provide tier 1 technical support for tax preparation software via inbound phone calls. Assist customers with troubleshooting, product education, and accurate documentation of interactions.

Job details

About the role Join our dynamic team to provide exceptional, personalized support to customers of a well known financial technology brand. In this role, you will handle inbound, tier 1 inquiries related to broad technical issues within our client's flagship tax preparation software. If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding support, we’d love for you to be part of our dedicated team! This opportunity represents an existing vacancy supporting current business operations.Job Classification and Compensation Compensation: $19.20 - $20.35/H dependent on province of residence with an additional $2.00/H bilingual premium Job Type: Temporary/seasonal (fixed-term), hourly Weekly Hours: 40 Position Classification: Customer Service Representative Language Proficiency Proficiency in English and French is required, as the role supports both French and English-speaking customers.Primary Job Responsibilities Deliver exceptional customer support through inbound phone calls Perform technical assistance by diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving software/product issues Guide customers through completing specific tasks/actions within the software Educate customers on various products and solutions to fit their needs Accurately document customer interactions and maintain customer account information per client guidelines De-escalate customer concerns using effective communication techniques Why You Should Join our Team No equipment? We provide everything you need! Enjoy the benefits of working from home (save time, money and reduce stress!) Earn tenure and performance based incentives Hands-on, paid virtual classroom-style training, as well as ongoing job specific training Potential to work with us full-time! After the assignment ends, associates in good-standing with the company will be considered for internal transfer to other available roles. Upward career mobility (93% of our managers are promoted from within) Qualifications Required: Must be authorized to work full-time hours in Canada Must be at least 18 years of age Secondary (high school) diploma or equivalent Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, evenings and weekends Must be proficient in both English and French Ability to multitask and navigate between screens efficiently while assisting customers Must be able to complete a pre-employment background check Nice to have: Previous customer service & technical support experience preferred Experience with accounting or bookkeeping systems/software Call centre experience is a plus! Home Office Requirements A hardwired connection with an internet Speed of 10.0 Mbps download speed and 5.0 Mbps upload speed A quiet, distraction-free space is essential; webcam video presence will be required during training and production This role may involve the use of approved artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support day-to-day tasks, improve efficiency, and enhance decision-making. Examples may include automated workflows, data-supported recommendations, drafting or summarization tools, or candidate/employee interaction tools (as applicable to the role). About Us Foundever® is a global leader in the customer experience (CX) industry. With 150,000 associates across the globe, we’re the team behind the best experiences for +800 of the world’s leading and digital-first brands. Our innovative CX solutions, technology and expertise are designed to support operational needs for our clients and deliver a seamless experience to customers in the moments that matter.EEO Foundever is committed to Global Ethics and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment where all associates are represented, supported and treated with fairness and respect. We believe in selecting, developing and rewarding the best candidate for the job based on the requirements and responsibilities of the role. If you are contacted for any opportunity with us and require any accommodation during the recruitment and selection process please be sure to communicate your needs with your recruiter. Any information shared will be treated confidentially and will only be shared in order to provide a positive and accessible candidate experience.

What you’ll do

Provide tier 1 technical support for tax preparation software via inbound phone calls. Assist customers with troubleshooting, product education, and accurate documentation of interactions.

Requirements

Must be proficient in both English and French and authorized to work in Canada. Requires a high school diploma and the ability to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

Benefits

• Work from home
• Paid virtual classroom-style training
• Ongoing job specific training
• Performance based incentives
• Upward career mobility
• Equipment provided

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Technical Support · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• French · Preferred
• English · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Technical support
• Troubleshooting
• Software support
• Bilingual
• French
• English
• Communication
• Multitasking
• Data entry
• De-escalation
• Problem solving
• Computer literacy
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Technical Support
• Decision Making
• Innovation
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Customer Service
• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Effective Communication
• Accounting
• Customer Support
• Multilingualism
• Technical Issues
• Technical Assistance
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Workflow Automation
• Tax Preparation
• Bookkeeping
• Virtual Classroom

Job areas

• Customer Service & Support
• Technology
• Finance & Accounting
• French Bilingual Customer Service Representative
• Technical Customer Service Representative
• Contact Centre Information Clerks
• Customer Service Representatives

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