Vancity Hiring For Member Service Representative, Member Service Centre – Permanent, Full-Time (Group Hire) at Surrey, BC Full Time

The Role: Member Service Representative

• If you have a passion for helping others and problem-solving over the phone, this job is for you! We are looking for an upbeat, positive, and reliable person who has excellent communication skills, is detail-oriented and is comfortable working over the phone in the comfort of your own home (with the option to work from our Surrey office if desired).
• As a Member Services Representative, you will respond to member financial inquiries, identify the unique needs of each member, address concerns, and exercise emotional intelligence to improve the overall member experience! No banking experience is required as we provide 6 weeks of full-time training, plus all equipment (apart from internet) for you to be successful.
• In addition to an outstanding work and company culture, we offer a highly competitive salary, 3 weeks’ vacation, and exceptional benefits and there are many opportunities for growth within our diverse and unionized work environment. If this is of interest, be sure to apply today!

A typical day would involve:

• Perform member transactions consistent with established service standards
• Identify and assess member/prospect needs to provide appropriate products, services and referrals.
• Apply service standards, policies, procedures and controls to meet compliance requirements and mitigate risk.
• Resolve and handle member queries including, but not limited to inbound/outbound calls, email, and online.
• Fully leverage and utilize the technical systems available so that the service experience for the member is efficient and seamless.

You Are:

• Solutions-oriented – you have a growth mindset and approach new and challenging situations with a “how might we” attitude
• A Strong Communicator – you use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to create clear understanding of expectations; address challenges and issues for the business unit; and represent the unit across the organization.
• Organized & Systematic – your planning and coordination skills develop solid operating plans, processes, methods and standards for a unit and help coordinate delivery of critical information in a timely manner.
• Analytical & Decisive – with your strong problem solving and decision making skills, you can diagnose challenges and issues; develop innovative investigative solutions; and to assess risks and opportunities that may affect the information security team.
• Self Motivated – you are a self motivated and inquisitive individual that takes initiative to follow through and deliver results without continuous supervision

You Have:

• Ability to connect quickly with people over the phone
• Ability to explain complex information in simplified language
• A curious nature and strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to ask questions with intent
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service experience

Bonus points, if you have:

• Call Centre experience
• Experience/knowledge in finance and/or sales

Remote: This competitively rewarded role will enjoy remote working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from your B.C. based home office or other approved location, or from the Vancity Surrey office (near the Surrey Sky Train Station) if you prefer.
Hours: 35 hours per week / between the hours of Monday – Saturday 8am – 8pm PST and Sunday 10am – 5:30pm PST / guaranteed 2 consecutive days off per week / includes 1 weekend shift

Posting Deadline: Please apply by 4:00pm on November 10, 2022.

Please note that all shortlisted candidates for this role will be required to complete a background check which includes resume verification, credit check and criminal record check. Vancity is an inclusive and equitable employer and actively seeks to advance racial equity, inclusion and belonging across the organization. Vancity offers required accommodations in all stages of the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please advise us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

About Vancity:

• When you join Vancity as an employee and a member, you join a movement that believes that when we use money for what’s right, we truly are a financial force for change.
• Our vision is to redefine wealth—and we are doing so by using the tools of finance to prioritize the wellbeing of our members and our communities by tackling the climate crisis and we are proving every day that sustainable is profitable.
• We are the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. Come join our team of 2,600 diverse individuals and access competitive rewards & benefits, all while knowing you are apart of a greater movement.
• Start your Vancity career journey with us even if you’re new to financial services! We provide in-house paid training to gain general financial knowledge, and to learn about our products & services. We encourage opportunities to learn & develop to prepare you for career success, which in turn continuously impresses how we serve our membership.
• Vancity is committed to a diverse workplace and values Integrity, Innovation, Responsibility and Reconciliation. While we review all applicants, we will be prioritizing applicants who self-identify as Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Metis), Members of visible minorities, and Persons with disabilities.

To learn more about Vancity, please visit vancity.com/AboutVancity.

Job Type: Full-time