Bilingual Tax Operations Representative

The Tax Operation team is seeking a Bilingual Tax Operations Representative to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment possess strong technical abilities and demonstrate agility in handling customer inquiries. Our team values empathy and seeks individuals who are passionate about helping others. We believe in empowering employees to take initiative and grow within the company.

In our operations team we love working together and learning from each other all while serving customers with the highest level of dedication. Thats why this role is a mix of in-office and remote work with team members in the office on Tuesdays through Thursdays. This hybrid model not only supports work-life balance but also fosters collaboration and innovation which are essential as we strive to grow the business.

Reporting to the Manager of Tax Operations the incumbent of the position is primarily responsible for handling advisor and customer interactionsincluding both outbound calls and incoming inquiriesfor transactions relating to individual insurance taxation with varying levels of complexity.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service to policyholders agents and other collaborators in both French and English languages through outbound calls and emails.

• Respond to customer inquiries assess issues and deliver detailed proactive solutions.

• Meet daily service level agreements with high accuracy.

• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and understanding in all interactions to build positive relationships with customers and advisors.

• Contribute to the success of the Tax team by supporting additional tasks and initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience working in a fast-paced customer service environment. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role is preferred.

• Self-started with ability to work with minimal direct supervision.

• Strong technical skills and ability to navigate multiple computer systems and software applications.

• Ability to learn and understand basic Tax concepts.

• Ability to shift quickly and adapt to change.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Fully bilingual (French/English): The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to learn new software/system applications quickly

• Demonstrates initiative attention to detail and decision-making skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills

• Solid problem-solving skills

• Ability to respond positively and constructively to challenges and opportunities

• Organizational skills and ability to multitask

• Consistently responds to challenges and opportunities in a positive and productive manner

• Proficient in Excel (ability to do Pivot tables VLOOKUPs sorting and handling large amounts of data)

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

About Manulife and John Hancock

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Salary range is expected to be between

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays vacation personal and sick days and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S. please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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