bilingual claims support specialist.

Bilingual Claims Support Specialist (Contract)
Language: Fluent French & English (Required)
Pay Rate: $23.00 / hour
Term: 3-Month Full-Time Assignment
Location: Supporting Toronto, ON Office

Join a high-profile, mission-driven claims initiative reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Advisory. This fast-paced contract role is ideal for a claims or insurance professional who balances sharp technical precision with deep empathy.

Important Note for Applicants
Due to the mission-driven nature of this project, this role requires reviewing materials of a highly sensitive and potentially triggering nature, including descriptions of physical/sexual abuse, racism, and self-harm.

Please consider your comfort level with this material before applying.

Advantages
- Contract Duration: 3-month renewable contract
- Salary: $23 per hour
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Work Mode: Hybrid (minimum 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
- Schedule: Full-time (standard office hours)

Responsibilities
Call Centre Responsibilities:
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Respond to incoming calls with empathy, professionalism, and discretion.

Provide accurate information about the claims process while strictly adhering to confidentiality protocols.
Escalate high-risk or complex cases to appropriate internal channels as needed.
Maintain detailed and objective call notes in the system for documentation and audit purposes.

Expectations:
Emotional resilience in managing difficult conversations, potentially involving traumatic events.
Maintain composure, neutrality, and supportive tone at all times.
Ability to navigate the conversation to quickly provide an answer/resolution for the call.
Adhere to scripting guidelines without sounding robotic—balancing compliance with a human touch.
Attending regular debriefings and mental wellness check-ins.

Support Tickets Responsibilities:
Triage, assign, and resolve client or internal inquiries submitted via ticketing systems.
Identify sensitive cases that may require escalation or prioritization.
Ensure timely, respectful, and comprehensive responses are logged and tracked.

Expectations:
Demonstrate discretion and thoughtfulness in written communication.
Flag concerning trends or repeated issues to leadership for proactive intervention.
Maintain accurate records and follow up on unresolved tickets within set timelines.
Attending regular debriefings and mental wellness check-ins.

Claims Coding and Claims Quality Checks Responsibilities:
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Code claim details based on policy documentation, accurately capturing sensitive or traumatic descriptions without alteration or bias.
Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Identify inconsistencies or red flags and raise them for investigation or review.

Expectations:
Display strong attention to detail and maintain zero tolerance for errors or assumptions.
Handle potentially distressing content with professionalism and without personal judgment.
Contribute to continuous improvement by providing feedback on coding inconsistencies or process gaps.
Maintain psychological safety by taking breaks and utilizing support resources as needed.
Attending regular debriefings and mental wellness check-ins.

Qualifications
Education/Work Experience
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1+ year of experience communicating with clients / patients / or stakeholders over the phone
Experience in data entry
Ability to speak an Indigenous language (i.e., Cree languages, Inuktitut, Ojibway etc.) is considered an asset
Knowledge of Indigenous culture is an asset
Must be fluent in communicate with French/ English speaking clients located outside Quebec on a regular basis

Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Experience using a VOIP / Internet phone service is desirable

Other Skills
Primary Administrative Duties
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Managing Correspondence: Handle incoming and outgoing mail, email, faxes, and phone communications. Ensure calls, supports tickets and claims are processed promptly and directed appropriately.
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Data Entry & Verification: Enter, review, and verify data from electronic and paper forms into a standard database. Maintain accuracy and confidentiality in all input.
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Document Processing & Organization: Scan, file, and store sensitive materials securely. Organize physical and digital records to ensure efficient retrieval when needed.
Claimant Support & Communication
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Phone Assistance: Answer incoming calls in a professional and empathetic manner, assisting claimants and representatives with inquiries related to their claims and the claims process.
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Outbound Calls & Follow-ups: Contact class members to obtain necessary documentation, confirmations, or additional details required to process claims efficiently.
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Claim Status Notifications: Prepare and send notifications regarding claim status, review decisions, and next steps. Ensure information is conveyed clearly and respectfully.
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Multi-channel Communication: Engage with claimants and representatives through phone, email, fax, and mail to ensure consistent and transparent communication.
Ensuring Ethical & Professional Standards
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Maintaining Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, privacy laws, and regulatory requirements when handling claimant information.
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Delivering High-Quality Work: Maintain precision and attention to detail when processing claims, data, and correspondence.
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Handling Sensitive Interactions: Approach conversations with claimants and representatives with empathy, patience, and professionalism, recognizing the emotional weight of certain claims, while also meeting expectations of project deliverables and timelines.

Summary
If you are interested in the Bilingual Claims Support Specialist position in Toronto, please apply online today or by email with the job title in the subject line to: View email address on randstad.com

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