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Bilingual Relocation Advisor

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario

Bilingual Relocation Advisor

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario
 
Salary: From 22.00 per Hour
 

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, On site with the opportunity to transition to remote
Language: Bilingual French and English, written and spoken
Duration: Contract to permanent, based on performance
Background Check Requirement: Eligibility to obtain an Enhanced Security Clearance through the Government of Canada
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday 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.


What’s 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

  • In this role, you will provide relocation support through email, phone, and live chat, offering clear guidance on policies, benefits, entitlements, and portal use.

  • 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.

  • You will review and process relocation expenses, cash advances, and reimbursement claims with accuracy and policy alignment.

  • You will document all interactions within file notes, maintaining consistency, compliance, and traceability.

  • You will support Contact Centre operations by completing administrative tasks that contribute to smooth workflows and positive client experiences.


Skills and Qualifications

  • 2+ years of customer service or advisory experience, ideally in a high volume or service driven environment.

  • Strong communication skills in both French and English, written and spoken.

  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple inquiries at once.

  • Comfort working independently and within a team, using sound judgment to guide decisions.

  • Experience navigating structured policies or programs is an asset.

  • A proactive approach to improving processes and elevating client service.


Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.



We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 

majella.de.freitas@altis.com

 

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About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.