Animal Helpline Operator - British Columbia, Canada - BCSPCA

BCSPCA

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British Columbia, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you.

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:

POSITION:
Animal Helpline Operator

STATUS:
Temporary; Full-Time

SHIFT: 40 hours per week

LOCATION:
Remote anywhere in BC

CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt

WAGE:
$23.50 per hour

CLOSING DATE:
Open until filled

About the Position:

Some specific duties:

Wildlife
Emergency boarding, which may result from guardian hospitalization, loss of housing, natural disaster, and other such emergencies
BC SPCA programs, including spay and neuter as well as other outreach programs
Questions pertaining to animals within the local community of the caller
BC Pet Registry
Dogs in hot cars
Responds accurately and concisely to general enquiries in a timely manner.
Liaises with the cruelty investigations staff to ensure effective communication pertaining to cruelty investigations.
Maintains a thorough understanding of the Society's programs, policies and resources in order to provide the most accurate and uptodate information.
Directs members of the public to areas of the BC SPCA website that offer additional information relevant to the inquiry or question received.
Updates information through online portals as needed including the BC SPCA website and social media sites.
Acts as first point of contact for shelters.
Maintains a thorough understanding of the services provided by other animal agencies in BC and the accurate contact information for these agencies in order to refer members of the public appropriately as needed.
Maintains contact with employees who are working alone or in isolation in accordance with BC SPCA Health & Safety Policies through regular checkins and followup as required. Maintains uptodate contact information for all departments and directs calls accurately to relevant departments as needed.
Places outbound calls to members of the public to followup on services provided including but not limited to adopters, donors, veterinarians and volunteers. Tracks information gathered accurately in shelterbuddy and/or other databases as required.
Performs basic administrative duties for departments as requested including, but not limited to, photocopying, data entry, and document formatting.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications you need to have:

Training and experience in delivering highquality customer service in a diverse and dynamic environment; experience working in a highvolume call centre environment is preferred.
Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills and is able to relate respectfully to a diverse audience; has a good understanding of empathy and experience using it to provide effective customer service.
Ability to display honesty, integrity and professional/ethical conduct at all times.
Excellent computer skills with fast and accurate keyboarding.
Ability to react quickly, logically, efficiently, and calmly in emergency situations.
Skills in prioritization and managing multiple tasks in an effective manner.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in an ever changing work environment while contributing to the teams goals.
Knowledge of British Columbia geography and animals is an asset.
Must successfully pass BC SPCA testing which examines skills in the areas of data entry, call summarization, decision making, map reading, memory recall and prioritization (training course to be provided by BC SPCA).
Philosophical harmony with the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the BC SPCA
Must

Desirable Skills: