General Virtual Assistant – Customer Service

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About the role

  • Virtual Assistant managing customer calls, plumbing appointments, dispatch, and administrative support. Front-line coordinator for Ottawa-based plumbing service company Ottawater.

Responsibilities

  • Answer inbound phone calls from potential and existing customers
  • Collect and maintain accurate customer, service, and lead information
  • Make outbound calls for customer follow-ups and appointment coordination
  • Manage email communications, inbox support, online chat, and other communication channels
  • Identify and route calls or issues requiring the owner's attention
  • Schedule plumbing service appointments based on customer needs and technician availability
  • Coordinate dispatch activities for efficient routing and timely service
  • Manage the business calendar and maintain accurate appointment information
  • Coordinate changes, cancellations, and scheduling updates
  • Communicate appointment information to customers and plumbers
  • Monitor scheduling requirements and proactively address conflicts or gaps
  • Handle routine administrative tasks supporting the plumbing business
  • Maintain accurate customer and operational records
  • Follow up with customers after completed plumbing services
  • Request customer reviews and feedback
  • Maintain CRM records, including customer service history and job notes
  • Assist with basic invoicing, billing, payment processing, and follow-up for completed jobs as needed
  • Assist with onboarding and scheduling coordination for newly hired plumbers
  • Filter and route escalated customer calls to the owner
  • Gather relevant information before escalating complex customer, vendor, or operational issues

Requirements

  • Previous experience in customer service, virtual assistance, scheduling, dispatch, administrative support, or a similar role
  • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
  • Comfortable answering and making phone calls as a regular part of the role
  • Professional, friendly, and confident telephone manner
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • High attention to detail when recording customer information and scheduling appointments
  • Able to manage multiple conversations, appointments, and administrative tasks without losing track of details
  • Comfortable working independently and following through on tasks without constant supervision
  • Reliable and responsive, particularly when handling customer inquiries and scheduling matters
  • Able to remain calm and professional when dealing with frustrated customers or changing schedules
  • Experience using CRM or customer management systems
  • Experience with scheduling or calendar management tools
  • Proficiency with email and online communication platforms
  • Comfortable working with spreadsheets and basic administrative systems
  • Experience with dispatch, field-service, or appointment-management software is a strong advantage
  • Previous experience in a plumbing, HVAC, electrical, construction, home services, or other field-service business is nice to have
  • Previous dispatch or service coordination experience is nice to have
  • Experience working with technicians or field-service teams is nice to have
  • Experience handling customer inquiries for home-service businesses is nice to have
  • Familiarity with invoicing, billing, or payment processing is nice to have
  • Experience with review-generation or customer follow-up processes is nice to have
  • Experience supporting the onboarding of field technicians or service personnel is nice to have

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

₱40,000 per month

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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