Collections Assistant (QEC-22-042) 2 positions at Nunavut Government

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Qulliq Energy Corporation
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is entrusted to provide safe, reliable power to all customers in Nunavut. Owned by the Government of Nunavut and operated as an arms-length territorial corporation, QEC is the sole provider of electricity and district heating in Nunavut. In comparison to other utilities in Canada, QEC faces unique challenges as it operates 25 stand-alone diesel power generation facilities and distribution systems located in each of the territory’s communities.

Collections Assistant (QEC-22-042) 2 positions
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut

Reporting to the Collections Supervisor, the Collections Assistant is responsible for initiating, monitoring and supporting the collections process for QEC in order to facilitate the timely collection of utility accounts receivables. The position also updates and maintains accurate records of customers pertaining to collections within the customer database system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews accounts receivables on a monthly basis and contacts delinquent customers for payments.
• Prepares 48-hour disconnection notices for delinquent customers and follows up with plant personnel to ensure delivery of notices.
• Maintains accurate records of notices delivered to customers within QEC’s customer database system.
• Applies appropriate fees to customer accounts for disconnections notices delivered.
• Answers customer’s collection inquiries, attempts to negotiate payment arrangements and advises delinquent customers about applicable security deposits required for reconnection of services.
• Ensures accuracy of collections status and verifies whether further action is required.
• Reviews inactive accounts and applies customer deposits or credits to outstanding accounts.
• Liaises with Billing Clerks, Cash Receipt Clerks and Supervisor to ensure customer accounts are reconciled and adjusted in a timely manner.
• Corresponds with Operations staff regarding requests for meter investigations in support of any collections activity and follows up with customers to advise them of actions taken with regard to their inquiries and disputes.

Required Qualifications Include:

• High school diploma.
• One year of experience in customer service.
• One year of experience in office administration.

Assets:

• Experience in accounts receivables is an asset.
• Knowledge of Nunavut, the land, language and culture is an asset.
• The ability to communicate in Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun and/or French is an asset.

A combination of education and equivalent experience may be considered.

We offer a competitive starting salary range of $66,690 to $75,172.50 and a northern living allowance of $18,517 per year. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined-benefit pension program. In addition, subsidized staff housing is available for this position. This position is included in the Nunavut Employee’s Union.

Preference will be given to Nunavut Inuit.

To apply, send your application by email to: careers@qec.nu.ca.

Apply in writing by December 23, 2022.

Applications for this competition may be considered for future employment opportunities with QEC.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.