Alectra Utilities

Temporary Credit & Collections Representative

LocationGuelph, ON
Job TypeTemporary

About This Job

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#2025-140 - Temporary Credit & Collections Representative (IBEW): (Temporary contract until March 2026)

Location: Guelph (Southgate), Hybrid

Department: Customer Service Guelph

Posting Open: June 23, 2025

Posting Closed: June 27, 2025

Number of Vacancies: 1

Hours per Week: 35

Rate of Pay: $31.07/hr - $45.50/hr

At Alectra, we’re not just about powering communities; we’re about empowering our people. We prioritize well-being through a culture that fosters collaboration, innovation and continuous growth. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make an impact.

Position Purpose:

This position is accountable for various account collection activities and, to a lesser extent, billing related customer enquiries and assisting in additional Credit Department duties. Provide back-up in other positions as needed. Be committed to safety privacy, ethics, teamwork and respect in the workplace.

Responsibilities:

Initiate collection calls to customers (active and closed) whose accounts are in arrears
Respond to customer enquiries regarding arrears, account balances and security deposits
Prepare, review and follow up daily delinquency notlces with customers regarding past due accounts
Follow up with mail returned and NSF payments
In the event of delinquent accounts, prepare account histories for further collection procedures, including calling customers and, if still unpaid, recommendation to Credit Supervisor for service disconnection
Trace (locate) delinquent accounts
Review delinquent budget customers and advise customer service staff to either cancel or increase budget plan, if warranted
Prepare bankruptcy documents, letters of credit and power of sales for re-possessed homes and send to appropriate parties.
Prepare and send statements of unpaid final accounts to a Collection Agency
Make payment arrangements for customers requiring extended terms as directed by the Credit Supervisor by reviewing the accounts and using influence, and best practices
Enter Contact Management notes on all cases where contact with a customer or anyone associated with the customer is made or attempted
Frequent interaction with social agencies to facilitate payment on behalf of lower income customers; maintain payments provided to low income customers via the financial assistance programs (e.g. LEAP, OW/ODSP)
Face to face contact with customers at our front counter and in customer service office
Occasional handling of customer telephone enquiries regarding energy saving suggestions, water/wastewater and, to a lesser extent, budget issues
Downloading, balancing and posting of lockbox payments and transmitting preauthorized payments from Company's Bank
Checking and posting payments directly deposited in bank account by customers
Reverse payments back charged by Company's Bank - send letters to customers requesting payment - refund payments made in error - correct customer accounts
Add, correct, delete and reverse preauthorized payments via RBC Express
Download third party credit (e.g. Paymentus) payment, balance and post
Prepare payment depot invoice
Open vaults daily for bank (e.g. Brinks) deposit deliveries
Transfer payments when misapplied by bank or Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc.
Enter new bank codes for preauthorized payments
Assist in other areas of the Credit Department, perform other duties and complete additional projects (e.g. participate in COM activities) as requested by the Credit Supervisor


Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

Secondary school diploma plus experience in Accounts Receivable/Collections
Ability to communicate well with the public and make sound judgements and decisions under stressful conditions
Ability to think and respond quickly in a professional manner to any customer situation
Knowledge of Guelph Hydro collecting policies, procedures and best practices
Knowledge of COM programs, knowledge of OEB and other regulatory requirements and changes, as these relate to the position e.g. Affiliate Relationship Code, etc.
Experience with computers, handling of cash and an aptitude for working with numbers
Influencing skills in order to collect full outstanding monies owing to GHESI and/or to work out payment plans with past due customers.
Dealing with low income and difficult customers
Collection skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Accurate record keeping, multitasking and organizational skills
Very good written and verbal communications skills
Good interpersonal and customer relations skills

Who we are

As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization:

Safety: Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.

Respect: Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.

Customer Focus: Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.

Excellence: Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.

Innovation: Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement.

Here’s why Alectra might be your ideal workplace:

We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family.
We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.
We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:
Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days.
Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.

At Alectra, your unique contributions matter and help drive our collective success to a more sustainable and brighter future.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like you and gets you excited, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the apply button to submit your resume and take the first step toward joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept resumes via email. All applicants must apply through our careers page to be considered.

First consideration will be given to permanent employees in the IBEW bargaining unit.

As per the Collective Agreement, any permanent new hire in their bargaining unit must remain in their current position for at least twelve (12) months prior to commencing a new position.

At Alectra, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that honours the dignity and independence of all applicants. If you require accommodation during the process, please contact careers@alectra.com. We will work with you to ensure your needs are being met to the point of undue hardship.

Thank you for your interest in building a career with us. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or agency referrals. Alectra does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for any open positions unless a valid contract is in place.

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