Program Lead

Permanent full-time remote position based in Canada (Ottawa-based role)Full-TimeLead
Salary28 - 32 CAD per hour
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Job Details

Languages
English
Experience
3+ years of customer service experience; 5+ years of experience working with international students; 1+ year of leadership or team supervision experience
Required Skills
Project ManagementMicrosoft OfficeRelationship management

Requirements

  • 3+ years of customer service experience, ideally in a client-facing or service-oriented environment.
  • 5+ years of experience working with international students or within multicultural education or homestay programs.
  • At least 1+ year of leadership or team supervision experience.
  • Post-secondary education in international studies, social sciences, education, or a related field.
  • Strong ability to work independently in a remote and flexible work environment.
  • Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills when managing complex or sensitive stakeholder situations.
  • Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal; French is an asset depending on region.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, email) and database systems.
  • High level of empathy, professionalism, and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision, and mentorship to Relationship Managers, including performance monitoring, coaching, and development support.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, agents, and internal stakeholders to ensure high levels of service quality and responsiveness.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to resolve complex or sensitive operational and partner-related issues.
  • Oversee team performance through regular check-ins, 1:1 meetings, and structured feedback cycles.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of decisions, communications, and case management activities across systems and databases.
  • Maintain data integrity and support the effective use of internal tools and reporting systems.
  • Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to ongoing operational improvements.
  • Support engagement initiatives and escalate employee-related concerns when necessary.
  • Occasionally travel to support operational or partner needs.
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