Maximus is Looking For Customer Service Representative, Service BC at Victoria, BC Full Time

At Maximus, we share an authentic desire to do something meaningful to help others succeed. We apply our deep operational expertise, technology innovation, and digitally enabled citizen engagement in new ways and help governments solve complex problems.

Maximus has been reinventing the way government agencies engage with citizens and are sought out by governments to solve complex problems. By supporting various Healthcare Administration, Employment and Citizen service programs worldwide in the United States, Australia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Our mission is to affect fundamental change in the lives of every individual with whom we engage and at every touchpoint. But ultimately, what we do is improve people’s lives. And that is a testament to the ingenuity, commitment, and compassion everyone brings to their role at Maximus and their dedication to connecting citizens with the services they need from Government agencies.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process

Job Description:
Department Summary

Service BC is a citizen centric front-line support service administered by MAXIMUS Canada to assist residents and visitors to the province with information on the hundreds of programs and services the government offers.

The strategic focus of Service BC is continual modernization and channel and service expansion to ensure citizens are able to access services from a single source in the format they choose.

Service BC has leveraged industry best practices and introduced leading edge technology to become a leader in its sector. A recent recipient of the BenchMark Portal Centre of Excellence designation and winner of the 2019 Service to the Citizen Award in the international category, through the US Service to the Citizen Awards program that recognizes excellence in public service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Service BC Contact Centre CSR’s will provides front line support for 120+ programs and services the provincial government offers to residents, businesses and visitors.

CSR’s will provide Contact Centre Services for requests received through all Channels (Call/Email/SMS).

CSR’s are required to learn and utilize a variety of computer applications to be able to research enquiries and be able to respond with timely and accurate information.

CSR’s are not to inform Citizens that they have dialed the wrong number or state that there is no response or escalation available for their Request.

Our telephone system queues and monitors thousands of interactions per day; therefore, CSR’s are expected to meet designated handling targets.

Responding to all Requests received from Citizens in a courteous and timely manner

Reviewing the Knowledge Base for the appropriate response to requests

Provide feedback in regards to effectiveness of Knowledge Base and inform of call trends

Accessing and reviewing publicly available British Columbian government websites to determine and provide the appropriate response to Requests

Referral or Transfer of Requests to the appropriate resources at a Province Ministry or Province Business Area where the nature of the Request requires information not available to the Service Provider or constitutes Complex Services

Understand and comply to MAXIMUS Canada, legislated and client policies and work procedures accurately

Manage your interactions with callers, clients and colleagues respectfully, collaboratively and professionally to contribute to a harmonious, productive work environment

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED Equivalent, including a 65% grade in Grade 12 English and Math, may be subject to standardized testing

Proficiency in basic computer skills, ability to operate standard office equipment

Call centre experience preferred

Understand the Principles of

Call control and customer situational judgment

Customer service

Plain language communication

Professional, pro-social inter-relations

Privacy and security of personal information

Interpersonal Competencies

Relating Skills

Approachability

Interpersonal savvy

Managing Diverse Relationships

Boss relationships

Citizen focus

Managing diversity

Peer relationships

Dealing With Trouble

Command skills

Being Open and Receptive

Composure

Humour

Listening

Patience

Demonstrating Personal Flexibility

personal learning

self-development

self-knowledge

Business Competencies

Keeping On Point

Timely decision making

Priority setting

Getting Organized

Organizing

Time management

Communicating Effectively

Written communications

Additional Information:
In & Out of Service

We will be accepting applications until 11:59pm (PST) on August 18, 2023.

New hires will start at a probationary rate of $25.06 up to 913 hours worked.

An eligibility list may be established for this role.

This is an auxiliary position working as and when required.

Please note that while all applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.