
Customer Care Specialist at CNIB Foundation. Customer Care Specialist . F. ull Time, Contract. Canada wide location (work from home) . Compensation: $ 19.50/hr. Reports to: Lead, Customer Experience. Direct Reports: No. Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.. Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, . The Way Forward. , will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today. . We're looking for a mission-driven Customer Care Specialist who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.. Your Impact at CNIB. . Use consultative skills, empathy and active listening to effectively understand and support caller queries.. . Identify and resolve problems and make effective decisions to handle conflict.. . Provide high quality customer services by offering meaningful support inclusive of: . . . Assisting callers who are navigating sight loss by introducing them to Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada’s programs and services. . Informing callers of the diverse range of CNIB services and programs ensuring to promote awareness of community services. . Assisting callers with CNIB SmartLife products, sales, returns and investigating shipping concerns. . Engaging with our generous Donors by providing information on various ways to donate, information on fundraising events and processing donations.. . Assisting CELA patrons with accessible library services. . Independently assist customers, in a timely and accurate fashion, with telephone and email with inquiries, through inbound and outbound channels.. . Maintain an up-to-date awareness of CNIB and partner services, policies and procedures.. . Interact with multiple systems simultaneously.. . Able to de-escalate callers who may be emotional or navigate uncertain situations.. . Resolve or escalate problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.. . Openly receives and implements feedback to demonstrate growth in the position.. . Contributes to team KPI targets, including call and email quality scores.. . Maintains data integrity, privacy, productivity and quality standards.. . Who you are:. Education and Certifications. College Diploma or University degree preferred. Experience and Qualifications. . Minimum 2 years in the relevant customer service field.. . Able to perform all job duties fluently in English; Able to complete all duties fluently in French would be an asset.. . Experience in developing relationships with customers.. . Excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude.. . Detail oriented with excellent time management and organization skills.. . Professional written and verbal communication skills.. . Ability to multitask between high volumes of inquiries from varying channels in an efficient manner.. . Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and online resources.. . Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Salesforce or similar Client Relationship Management tools is an asset.. . Previous Contact Center, including inbound and outbound calling and emails.. . Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.. . Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.. . Company Location: Canada.