Customer Service Representative

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request

As a Customer Service Representative, you will provide direct frontline customer service to the citizens of Calgary in-person, over the phone, and by email related to the services provided by Animal Care & Pet Licensing and in compliance with the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. You will facilitate the reunification of impounded animals with their owners, process and reconcile animal license purchases and renewals and coordinate the surgery scheduling for the No Cost Spay Neuter Program. Primary duties include:

• Answer questions and address concerns from citizens, provide information regarding services provided, relevant bylaws and processes and animal licensing requirements.
• Assist citizens with animal license purchases, renewals, cancellations, and transfers.
• Assist citizens with animal redemption.
• Collect license and redemption related funds from customers.
• Schedule surgeries, answer questions and provide support for the No Cost Spay and Neuter program.
• Request and process proof of spay and neuter certificates for newly licensed pets.
• Schedule adoption appointments, answer questions and process pet adoptions.
• Provide information and assistance on the Safekeep program.
• Reconcile daily financial transactions from payments made online, through 311, at the front counter and payments received at City Hall.
• Complete online refunds, coordinate and track all refunds or Non-Purchase Order (non-PO) requests.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED or CAEC [Canadian Adult Education certificate]) plus job related course work and at least 3 years of front-facing customer service experience within the past 5 years, including experience with animal care such as (but not limited to) in an animal shelter, animal rescue and/or vet clinic environment for a continuous period of at least 1 year. Experience with cats and dogs is required; experience with livestock and other animals is not considered.
• A post-secondary accounting course is required, including (but not limited to) accounting, financial accounting, accounting principles, accounting fundamentals, bookkeeping.
• An intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is required, along with the ability to enter data in an accurate and proficient manner.
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain a Commissioner of Oaths appointment.
• Experience working with the Chameleon database and the 311 Customer Service Request Motorola system will be an asset.
• Strong customer service and communication skills; a high attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, the ability to multitask, well developed conflict resolution skills, and the ability to handle difficult conversations while maintaining confidentiality on sensitive issues.

Working Conditions: High volume customer service office environment with potential exposure to upset clients at front counter, by telephone or email
Pre-employment Requirements

• A security clearance will be conducted.
• Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Emergency Management & Community Safety
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
• Compensation: Pay Grade 7 $36.60 - 48.97 per hour
• Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works Monday - Friday 9:30am - 6:15pm, Saturday 8:15am - 4:30pm, on a 6 week rotational schedule,
  with alternating days off each week.
• Location: 2201 Portland Street SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: June 19, 2026
• Job ID: 314671