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As a Passenger Agent, you are responsible for providing the initial contact for customers requiring specialized transportation services. Booking requests by phone, this position provides information to customers regarding service concerns, late vehicle inquiries, and interpretation of Calgary Transit Access (CTA) policies and procedures. Primary duties include:
- Use transit software to process trip requests for customers who are unable to use fixed route Calgary Transit services.
- Process calls, interact with customers and agencies, confirm trips, and maintain documentation for all requests.
- Deliver high levels of customer service meeting call centre performance targets.
- Provide information on various CTA policies, process, and procedures, and outline any applicable limitations.
- Support Operation Controllers on the day of service by answering customer inquiries, communicating with service provider operators and service provider offices, and advising customers of service delays.
Qualifications
- A High School diploma or equivalency (e.g. GED) and at least 1 year of experience in a call-centre customer service environment.
- Basic working proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Teams) is required.
- Previous experience working with people with cognitive or physical disabilities will be considered an asset.
- Experience with scheduling or reservation software (for example: Giro/HASTUS, Trapeze, 311 Contact Centre) is also an asset.
- Strong communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and customer service skills.
- The ability to work in a high volume, busy call centre environment where key performance indicators are used to guide performance.
Pre-employment Requirements
- A security clearance will be conducted.
- Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Union: ATU Local 583
Business Unit: Calgary Transit
Position Type: 10 On-Call Positions
Location: 1417C 33 Street SW
Compensation: $31.19 - 41.70 per hour
Days of Work: This position works various shifts,
including days, evenings and weekends.
Hours of work: On-call hours, based upon operational requirements
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: June 30, 2025
Job ID #: 312182
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