About Northlake Financial
Northlake Financial team is growing! If you are a committed and team-oriented professional looking to contribute to a hard‑working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Why Work for us?
Northlake understands the needs of its employees. Northlake Financial is revolutionizing the Canadian automotive finance industry with a full spectrum of dynamic rates and services for dealers. We specialize in the acquisition and servicing of prime and sub‑prime automotive financing contracts. Our employees flourish in an exciting and engaging environment.

Office Location: Barrie, ON (This role does not provide remote or hybrid work).

Purpose of a Collections Agent:
The Collections Agent is responsible for engaging with customers over the phone to support and guide them through the repayment process. This role requires a strong customer service mindset, creative problem‑solving, and the ability to work within policy while applying sound judgment. A successful agent will be results‑driven, integrity‑focused, and able to work independently in a fast‑paced, target‑oriented environment.

Job Responsibilities of a Collections Agent:

Working with our, but not limited to, our French speaking customers to prevent delinquency and create financial plans to help them get caught up

Manage late‑stage delinquency accounts by developing repayment strategies tailored to each customer’s situation

Educate customers and address frequently asked questions with clarity and professionalism

Deliver outstanding service while meeting or exceeding NorthLake Financials' performance metrics and collection targets

Initiate contact with past‑due customers via appropriate communication channels and negotiate payment arrangements within approved authority levels

Apply internal policies and procedures to ensure consistent and fair payment recovery practices

Evaluate account risks and elevate for further action when necessary

Accurately document all call activity and customer interactions in the collections system,



including promises to pay and agreed‑upon timelines

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices in all collection activities

Consistently meet individual and team collection goals

Carry out additional collection‑related duties as assigned

Requirements of a Collections Agent:

Fully Fluent in both French & English

Ability to work flexible hours between 7 am and 9 pm Monday‑Saturday

Effective communication skills both oral and written

Ability to show discretion in confidential matters

Must be able to work independently as well as be an effective team member

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Qualifications of a Collections Agent:

High school diploma or equivalent education required

1–2 years' experience in financial services or collections

Intermediate skill set in Microsoft 365 applications such as Outlook, Teams & SharePoint

Compensation:

Base Salary starting at $40,000 annually

Competitive Commission Structure with performance‑based earning potential

Your Birthday off, paid

Paid wellness days

Comprehensive Benefits Package including health and dental coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness support

Bonusly employee recognition and rewards platform

Northlake Financial appreciates all interest in this position. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, colour, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by Canadian Human Rights Commission. This applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Northlake is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you require any additional support, email the hiring manager.

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📌 Bilingual Collections Agent (Ontario)
🏢 Northlake Financial ULC
📍 Ontario