About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Poppins">Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Poppins"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Poppins">At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Poppins"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Poppins">We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.</span></strong></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Purpose</H2> </div><div><p>Are you ready to be the face of Liberty and provide outstanding service to our customers? As a Customer Service Representative, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer support by handling high-volume inbound calls, resolving inquiries, processing payments, and addressing service requests. If you thrive in a fast-paced call center environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are passionate about creating positive customer experiences, we want to hear from you! Join our team and contribute to our mission of sustaining energy and water for life.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Accountabilities</H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Manage high-volume inbound calls, efficiently addressing customer inquiries and resolving concerns related to billing, service requests, and account issues</li> <li>Process payments, credit card transactions, and applications for new utility service, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li> <li>Generate and manage service orders, providing customers with updates on service requests</li> <li>Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and transactions, ensuring a high level of attention to detail</li> <li>Handle routine cash drawer management and balance transactions at the end of each day</li> <li>Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership to support overall team objectives</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Education and Experience</H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li> <li>3+ years of experience in a call center or high-volume customer service environment</li> <li>Bilingual in English/Spanish required</li> <li>Ability to manage a large volume of calls with professionalism, patience, and efficiency</li> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with a diverse customer base</li> <li>Previous cash handling experience is a plus</li> <li>Empathy, problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude to help create an exceptional customer service experience</li> <li>Valid state driver's license</li> </ul> <p>8am-5pm PST, subject to change based on business needs.</p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">As the successful candidate</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Our Mission</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Poppins">We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Our Vision</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Poppins">We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an<u> </u>impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Our Guiding Principles</span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Customer Centric</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Integrity</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Entrepreneurial</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Teamwork</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Owner mindset</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Outcome focused</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Continuous learning</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk85105780"></a><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">What we offer </span></span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Poppins">401k Plan with matching</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Share purchase/match plan</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Leadership Development Program</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Volunteer paid days off</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Employee Assistance Program</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Achievement fund </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Free parking</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Variety of Health & Wellness programs</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Discount and Perks program</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.</span></span></span></span></p>