Location:
Prince George, BC, CA Burnaby, BC, CA
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Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Temporary
Expected Hiring Range: $41.69 to $49.03 Hourly
Short-term Incentive Eligible: No
Workplace Flexibility: Yes
Temp Duration: 9 Months
Posting End Date: Open until filled
As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.
We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Contact Centre Manager, this position is responsible to provide leadership, guidance and empowerment to a team of Contact Centre Representatives across multiple delivery channels within a customer centric culture and in accordance with the FortisBC strategic vision, core values and leadership/customer care competencies.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, guidance and empowerment to a team of Contact Centre Representatives across multiple delivery channels; maintain and optimize customer service and satisfaction levels to meet established operational metrics and key performance indicators. Provide coaching and development to staff to enable high performance, superior quality, continuous improvement and innovation.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained and employees are hired with appropriate experience, skills, knowledge and behavioural competencies to enable continuous improvement and ensure consistent customer service quality. Manage the effective transfer of skills and knowledge acquired through formal training and continuous learning/training efforts into practice and production. Conduct employee objective setting and coaching sessions; complete performance reviews.
Coordinate, delegate and monitor staff work assignments; facilitate the effective handling of escalated or complex customer inquiries and provide ongoing support in the completion of day-to-day activities. Recognize and reinforce individual, team and contact centre accomplishments.
Establish and monitor individual and team goals; utilize coaching and motivational techniques, establish employee development programs. Ensure team meetings are delivered within scheduling guidelines and appropriate functional requirements are administered. Collaborate with Quality Assurance personnel to ensure appropriate action plans are developed to support continuous growth of staff competencies.
Establish and maintain effective working relationship with others and promote sharing of information and best practices. Identify training needs and assist in the creation of, or delivery of training. Participate in the improvement of standards, policies and procedures leading to the continuous enhancement of service quality and customer satisfaction. Identify technological, quality and productivity enhancements. Provide support to the implementation of new policies, procedures, systems and communicate organizational changes.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related discipline from a recognized program plus 2 to 3 years recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of the Utility Industry
Leadership, motivational and staff development skills
Customer service orientation and problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
Demonstrated ability for customer service orientation and problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work with and prepare accurate and complex reports
Demonstrated ability to run effective meetings
Demonstrated ability to apply superior judgment, strategic and innovative thinking in decision-making
Demonstrated ability to effectively persuade and influence others, negotiate solutions
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to organize work, meet priorities and to work within demanding work schedules.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems/conflict
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.
Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.
To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.
FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.
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