Summary Collector in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as a collector. The following information is applicable to all Collectors (NOC 1435).
Description
Collectors collect payments on overdue accounts and bad cheques and locate debtors to make collection arrangements. They are employed by collection agencies, utility companies, department stores, loan companies, banks and credit unions, and by financial and licensing departments within governments.
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Requirements
High school or specific training
High school diploma or occupation-specific training usually required
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Wages
$22.00/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
20 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Skills
- Trace and locate debtors
- Notify debtors of overdue accounts and payments
- Visit debtors to collect amount due or to make payment arrangements
- Recommend legal action or discontinuation of service
- Store, update and retrieve financial data
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