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Customer Service Escalation Agent Seasonal Contract


Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 September 2026 (13 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Agent Customer Service Escalation resolves customer issues in a timely and effective manner to deliver a best-in-class customer service experience.  This role supports the creation and maintenance of Indigos customer-centric culture by contributing key insights to the customer service function. 

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

  • Customer Contacts handled per week
  • CSAT score on resolved incidents

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Functional

  • Respond to general Customer Service inquiries through email and live chat presenting customer-focused solutions in both a timely and positive manner to address influence and resolve customer needs to their full satisfaction while balancing the impacts to the business
  • Respond to escalated customers in the Home Office Support Queue by e-mail or phone acting as a customer advocate for Indigo in resolving these issues
  • Demonstrate genuine empathy when communicating and deescalating customer concerns with skill to prevent further escalation
  • Find appropriate and thoughtful resolutions for customers problems based on their unique situation and story while balancing the impacts to the business  
  • Hold oneself accountable to providing service excellence and adding joy to all customers   
  • Provide guidance to the CER Support Squad teams channel and direct questions to the broader Customer Service group as needed
  • Provide feedback on specific incident handling to our third-party contact centre
  • Take initiative to respond to unplanned issues as they arise; comfortable and adaptable when facing change or ambiguity
  • Escalate issues bugs and concerns to the appropriate internal channels Act as an advocate for the customer by placing them at the forefront of all decision-making and design processes
  • Proactively identify and anticipate customer expectations and needs
  • Embrace and seek out technology that creates high tech and high touch solutions for Indigos customers
  • Challenge the status quo by consistently identifying areas for improvement diagnosing issues and working to resolve them

People

  • Collaborate with others to drive flexible and iterative solutions quickly and easily
  • Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself
  • Help others see the impacts of their efforts and proactively engage other functions to get input
  • Encourage others to freely share their point of view and be open to feedback

Cultural

  • Model Indigos beliefs and convey a positive image in everything you do
  • Celebrate diversity of thought and have an open mindset
  • Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning taking risks without the fear of making mistakes
  • Embrace champion and influence change through your team and/or the organization

SCOPE

Reports to: Manager Customer Service

Manager once Removed (MOR): VP Customer Experience & eCommerce

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

  • Customer Experience
  • Retail
  • Marketing
  • Loyalty
  • Product Quality
  • Merchant teams
  • Promotions
  • Supply Chain

External:

  • 3rd party customer service providers

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience / Education / Certifications

  • Previous experience in Indigo retail locations is required
  • Previous experience in online customer service roles considered an asset
  • Working knowledge of technology applications such as CAM CustCare

Competencies / Skills / Attributes

  • Customer focused empathetic and solutions oriented with the ability to navigate complex issues
  • Exceptional written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask
  • Comfortable working in a high-volume detailed task environment with individual productivity goals
  • e-literate and confident navigating Indigos digital environments

Other (travel Bilingual etc.)

  • Able to work from home with reliable internet access
  • Weekend and evening availability required

Additional Information :

Indigo uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of the hiring process such as screening and assessments. These tools support our team but do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly fairly and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

At Indigo Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility are core to our values. We integrate these principles into our training policies and hiring practices and continuously evolve to reflect the needs of the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences including but not limited to individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People of Colour) members of the 2SLGBTQIA community and persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at 

We respect your privacy throughout the recruitment process. Our Candidate Privacy Notice explains how we collect use and protect your personal information when you apply for a role with Indigo and the choices available to you.

This posting is for a current opportunity within Indigo.


Remote Work :

Yes


Employment Type :

Contract


About Company

Dedicated to telling stories and creating experiences, Indigo is always looking for bright, energetic and customer-focused people who can help bring our exciting mission to life in one of our more than 170 Indigo, Indigospirit, Chapters and Coles stores across Canada. We offer a varie ... View more

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