Customer Care Representative

12 hours ago

Toronto, ON, Canada NextGenEnergyJobs Full-time $55,000 - $65,000 Contract

Metergy has the energy, rapid growth and excitement of a startup, together with a rock-solid, recession-proof business that has a 45 year track record.

Key Responsibilities

  • Independently analyze and resolve complex billing corrections, including cancel/re-bills, ensuring compliance with policies
  • Complete and validate advanced move in and move out field activities within the Oracle CCB system, ensuring data accuracy and system integrity
  • Manage high complexity customer inquiries and escalations, applying expert judgment, diplomacy, and professionalism
  • Respond to incoming calls in a queue-based environment while serving as a resource for lower complexity overflow or escalated calls
  • Investigate and resolve multi system discrepancies across billing, payments, and customer accounts
  • Provide expert handling of billing disputes and complaints, with thorough issue investigation and recommendations for sustainable resolution
  • Establish and manage complex customer payment arrangements in alignment with policies and risk guidelines
  • Accurately document customer interactions and decisions, ensuring traceability and quality standards are met
  • Identify trends and recurring issues, contributing to process improvements, job aids, and knowledge base enhancements
  • Participate in calibration, quality discussions, and operational initiatives requiring Management insight
  • Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence by responding to customer concerns with empathy, professionalism, and sound judgment
  • In addition to handling inbound call volume, support customers through email channels ensuring quick turnaround.
  • Participate in ongoing schedule rotations as required to support volume and customer demand between 10am – 6pm EST Monday to Friday in a hybrid working environment.
  • Manage customer escalations with high degree of professionalism utilizing deescalation tactics.
  • Participate in ongoing training as required to support the needs of the business.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in an inbound call center role (preferably Utilities/Energy/Submetering) requiring problem resolution and independent judgment
  • High school diploma and 2+ years of equivalent experience/training required
  • Utilities industry experience and skills are considered strong assets
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve nonstandard issues
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when working across multiple systems
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a fast‑paced, team‑based environment
  • Clear, professional communication skills in English (verbal and written), with strong grammar and spelling
  • Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution focused during challenging or high stress interactions
  • Proficient keyboarding skills and experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Experience navigating multiple systems simultaneously
  • Working knowledge of Oracle CCB, Genesys Cloud, and SharePoint is a definite asset
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work effectively in a changing environment
  • Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to build subject matter expertise