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Apply By: Thursday, September 10, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Customer Service Representative (Part-time) - Bilingual (English/French)

Job ID: 248283

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Division:

ServiceOntario

City:

Espanola

Position(s) language:

Bilingual English/French

Job term:

1 Temporary - part-time, 12 months with possible extension (20 hours per week)

Job code:

95423 - Customer Service Rep 2

Salary:

$28.81 - $33.40 Per hour*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Meaningful Service. Real Community Impact.

Join ServiceOntario's dynamic team in Espanola and play an important role in supporting your community through every customer interaction. ServiceOntario connects people to essential government services, and this position places you at the heart of that work. With structured training and a supportive team environment, you'll build valuable public service skills while contributing to services that Ontarians rely on every day.

Learn more about this dynamic and exciting role!

Please Note:

- This is a temporary bilingual (English/French) part-time position working 20 hours per week with the possibility of additional hours where operationally required.

About the job

As part of the team, you will help deliver front-line customer service in person, virtually, and by phone by providing accurate information and support for a range of government programs and services. Work is varied and customer-focused, with each interaction offering the opportunity to help members of the public navigate significant services. In this role, you can expect to:

- provide customer service by delivering timely and accurate information about government programs, products, and services.
- provide information about government services
- process applications and renewals
- collect payments and issue receipts
- resolve customer inquiries
- stay current on policies and procedures

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

- You must possess oral French language skills at the advanced level, and your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.

Customer service and communication skills:

You have experience with:

- providing in-person customer service in a high-volume environment
- listening, asking questions, and giving clear, helpful information
- handling complaints and resolving customer issues
- writing clearly and accurately when preparing correspondence

Problem solving and analytical skills:

You have the ability to:

- gather and assess information to understand customer needs
- analyze situations and decide on the right course of action
- use judgement, tact, and discretion when working with the public

Technical and administrative skills:

You can:

- apply information about government programs and services (municipal, provincial, and federal) to support customers
- research and interpret policies, procedures, and legislation to complete transactions accurately
- use common office software (word processing, spreadsheets, email) and databases




- use computer systems and online tools to find, review, and summarize information
- handle cash and process payments using cash registers or point-of-sale systems

Collaboration and organizational skills:

You can:

- work effectively in a team environment
- share ideas and consider different perspectives
- plan and organize your workload to meet deadlines
- maintain accuracy while managing competing priorities

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
- a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by: Thursday, September 10, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

- 1 Bilingual English/French Temporary - PartTime, duration up to 12 months, 148 Fleming St, Espanola, North Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3.7

Category:

Customer and Client Services

Posted on:

Wednesday,



August 26, 2026

Note:

- This ad is also available in French.

- About security checks: A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.

If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.

Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

- - Entry level applicants may be hired at the Customer Service Representative 2 Training (CSR - 2T) level;
- Starting salary for the CSR - 2T level: $27.02 per hour.

- The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments.

Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

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How to apply:

- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

- Read the to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information.

Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French.

Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

📌 Customer Service Representative (Part-time) - Bilingual (English/French)
🏢 Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
📍 Espanola