Member Support Specialist

We are currently seeking a part time Member Support Specialist to join our team at our Langley Collaboration Centre.

**Here’s what would be included as a part of your typical day**
- **Member Service**:Responds promptly to incoming calls, determines caller needs, responds to inquiries, supports members with instructions on e-transfer issues and conducts general transactions in a professional manner. Utilizes the ICE telephone system and provides regional cross support on reception queue calls for members across First West. Approaches each call with the goal of “First Contact Resolution”.
- **Fraud Alert System**:Works closely with Corporate Security to effectively manage the high volume of Fraud Alerts across all First West branches and resulting member communications and documentation. Follows the Member Verification procedure to minimize credit union risk exposure.
- **Sales Campaign support**:Supports marketing campaign efforts by entering leads and prospects into ACE using marketing approved hashtags. Assigns leads to applicable team within MAC or branch for further action. May provide ad hoc reporting and feedback on campaign results.
- **Lobby management**:Greets visitors, couriers, and staff in a friendly, business-like manner, determines their needs, and refers visitors to the appropriate division/employee. Maintains and tracks parking and security passes and temporary passes to staff and outside contractors, as required. Ensures that the reception area is always covered during business hours, as well as maintains the professional appearance of the reception area. Ensures security is maintained; controls and restricts unauthorized personnel from entering the restricted area until met by the designated staff member or divisional secretary/assistant. Maintains established procedures with respect to confidentiality, negotiable items, security documentation, equipment, and surroundings to meet safety, legal and procedural requirements.

**Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications**
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must complete the internal First West certification program specific to this role within the required timeframe
- 2 year of customer service & office experience required, or equivalent
- Financial services, call centre, or customer support over the phone experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with members, employees, and vendors
- Demonstrated effective time management and organization skills with the ability to multi-task
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Proficient in computer software programs e.g. Microsoft Office
- Displays an understanding of risk and risk ownership by being able to demonstrate adherence to policies and procedures.

**Why work for us?**

We offer a total rewards package that recognizes the meaningful work you do to support our members and our communities, which includes:

- A competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive compensation
- Annual merit pay increases
- Flexible benefits as well as support for retirement benefits
- Vacation time, a flexible “Day4U” and the option to purchase up to five additional vacation days
- Other financial perks such as our Employee Banking Advantages which includes waived or reduced financial service fees, reduced rates on personal loans, mortgages and no-interest loans on lifestyle-related items that promote health, wellness, learning and business aptitude

In addition, you can enjoy socially conscious perks, like three paid days off every year, to volunteer for causes you care about.

**Diversity & Inclusion**: