Relocation Advisor
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
From $22 CAD / hour · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- From $22 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience
- 2+ years of customer service or advisory experience, ideally in a high volume or service driven environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: Relocation Advisor
Location: Downtown Ottawa, Ontario (3-4 months of training onsite, followed by remote work based on performance)
Duration: Six month contract that goes permanent (based on performance)
Security Requirement: Eligibility to obtain an enhanced Security Clearance (provided by the Government of Canada)
Pay rate: $22.00/hour
Start: December 7, 2026
Language: Bilingual
Schedule: Full-time, MondayFriday with rotating monthly shifts:
- 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (EST)
- 9:30 AM 6:00 PM (EST)
- 11:30 AM 8:00 PM (EST)
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Bilingual Relocation Advisor who brings empathy, clarity, and confidence to individuals navigating major life transitions. In this role, you will support transferees as they move across regions and assignments, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and prepared at each stage of their journey.
You will join a collaborative Contact Centre environment that values accuracy, compassion, and service excellence. Every interaction you lead contributes directly to a positive relocation experience and strengthens a program that supports people across Canada.
Whats in it for You
You will join a workplace that values collaboration, balance, and a people-first approach. This role offers meaningful exposure to public sector processes and policies, along with the opportunity to build strong advisory and client service skills. You will also be part of a supportive team culture where knowledge sharing and continuous improvement are celebrated.
Your Responsibilities
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In this role, you will provide relocation support through email, phone, and live chat, offering clear guidance on policies, benefits, entitlements, and portal use.
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You will lead 30 minute planning sessions by phone or video, tailoring your approach to various move types and ensuring transferees understand the steps ahead.
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You will review and process relocation expenses, cash advances, and reimbursement claims with accuracy and policy alignment.
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You will document all interactions within file notes, maintaining consistency, compliance, and traceability.
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You will support Contact Centre operations by completing administrative tasks that contribute to smooth workflows and positive client experiences.
Skills and Qualifications
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2+ years of customer service or advisory experience, ideally in a high volume or service driven environment.
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Strong communication skills in both French and English, written and spoken.
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High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple inquiries at once.
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Comfort working independently and within a team, using sound judgment to guide decisions.
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Experience navigating structured policies or programs is an asset.
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A proactive approach to improving processes and elevating client service.
Why Partner with Altis
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Responsibilities
The Relocation Advisor will guide transferees by email, phone and live chat, lead 30-minute planning sessions, and process relocation expenses and reimbursement claims. They also document every interaction in file notes and complete administrative tasks that keep the contact centre running smoothly.
Requirements
Candidates need 2+ years of customer service or advisory experience and strong written and spoken French and English. They must be detail-oriented, organized, able to handle several inquiries at once, and comfortable following structured policies.
Skills
- Customer service
- Client advisory
- Bilingual communication (French and English)
- Relocation policy guidance
- Expense and reimbursement processing
- Cash advance processing
- Case documentation and file notes
- Multi-channel client support (email, phone, live chat)
- Planning session facilitation
- Attention to detail
- Time and inquiry management
- Policy compliance
- Process improvement
Categories
- Customer Service & Support
- Human Resources
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Relocation Advisor
- relocation
- transferee support
- contact centre
- customer service
- client advisory
- bilingual French English
- expense claims
- reimbursement
- cash advance
- policy guidance
- file notes
- government clearance
- enhanced security clearance
- contract to permanent
- Ottawa
- call centre
- live chat
- benefits administration
Seniority
Mid level
Tools
- Relocation portal
Languages
- English
- French