Bilingual Contact Center Agent
Ville : Ottawa
Catégorie : Hourly Temporary/Contract
Industrie : Recruitment/Staffing
Employeur : The Adecco Group
Adecco is currently hiring a Bilingual Contact Center Agent for a full-time remote opportunity. This role is ideal for a customer-focused professional who is fluent in both English and French and enjoys assisting customers in a fast-paced, call center environment.
As a Bilingual Contact Center Agent, you will be responsible for handling inbound calls, responding to inquiries, and providing exceptional service while maintaining professionalism and accuracy. You will also navigate multiple systems and escalate more complex issues when required.
Location: Ottawa, ON | Remote
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary (with potential for extension or redeployment based on business needs)
Pay Rate: $19/hour
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Responsibilities
Answer inbound calls in a professional and courteous manner
Respond to customer inquiries in both English and French
Research and provide accurate information using internal systems and available resources
Escalate complex issues to the appropriate internal teams when necessary
Navigate multiple systems and applications while managing calls efficiently
Maintain a high level of professionalism when handling challenging or sensitive situations
Adhere to assigned schedules, call flows, and performance expectations
Ensure accurate documentation of customer interactions
Deliver a high standard of customer service at all times
Requirements
Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada
Fully bilingual in English and French (spoken and written)
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent active listening and problem-solving abilities
Customer service-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working independently in a remote setting
Technical & Equipment Requirements (BYOD)
Reliable high-speed internet connection
Minimum: 5 Mbps upload / 20 Mbps download
Preferred: 10 Mbps upload / 25 Mbps download
Jitter: Below 10
(No mobile hotspots or unauthorized VPNs permitted)
Computer requirements:
Minimum Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor
Minimum 8 GB RAM
Minimum 238 GB storage
Windows 10 or higher operating system
Equipment:
Headset required
Minimum dual-screen setup (laptop + monitor or desktop with two monitors)
Why Work with This Client
Fully remote opportunity with consistent weekday schedule
Opportunity for contract extension or redeployment within the organization
Gain valuable experience in a professional contact center environment
Supportive team environment with structured processes and tools
Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team is ready to welcome you and support you on your path to success.
At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values — Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity — by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.
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