Amended - Customer Service Representative

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With a vision to become the leading workplace compensation board, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) provides no-fault insurance and compensation for Ontarians in the event of a workplace injury or illness. We are committed to delivering what matters: fast, accessible service and fair benefits at a fair price.

We've recently launched a comprehensive plan for modernizing and revitalizing the WSIB. This is an exciting time for the organization, and we invite you to be a part of it as we work to grow and improve the services we provide.

Recognized as a best-in-class learning organization, we promote professional development and are committed to providing our people with opportunities to lead, learn and grow, ensuring that we're providing the best possible service to the people of Ontario. We offer a market-competitive total compensation plan and a robust wellness program that promotes a healthy lifestyle as well as work/life balance.

The work we do at the WSIB is meaningful and challenging and it makes a difference to the people of Ontario. We value integrity, reliability and fairness, and we embrace the diversity of the people we work with and serve.

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About the job

Promote the values, principles and professional public profile of the WSIB by receiving and responding to general telephone enquiries related to claims, health care benefits, return to work/work transition services, prevention, access, appeals, e-services, compliance and general revenue or WSIB policies. Route calls to appropriate area and/or staff. Place outbound calls when necessary and appropriate.

Major Responsibilities:
• Answer an Automatic Call Distributor telephone system, providing information and assistance to workers, employers, representatives and internal business partners or others in response to telephone enquiries
• Incumbent may perform a range of clerical duties during non-peak periods while still available to answer telephone
• Provide occasional backup for receptionist counselor, records and mailroom to cover breaks and lunch periods.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

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What you bring to the team

Job Requirements:

• Completed high school diploma plus MINIMUM 1 year of post-secondary education
• Proven Customer Service skills and experience
• Experience in a Call Centre environment is an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal with customer problem resolution
• Leadership skills sufficient to provide on-the-job training to new or less experienced staff

As a precondition of employment, the WSIB will require a prospective candidate to undergo a criminal records name check prior to or at any time following hire.

To apply for this position, please visit our website; http://www.wsib.on.ca/WSIBPortal/faces/WSIBArticlePage?fGUID=835502100635000719

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Additional information:

Note:

• This ad is also available in French.
• This posting is for an organization that is not a part of the Ontario Public Service. The information and tips on the Ontario Public Service Careers website may not apply to this posting. Please use the contact information below to contact the organization directly if you have questions.

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