Summary Collector in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Note: Some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Description
Collection clerks 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
This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$22.00/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Moderate
The job prospects are fair in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
1 job
advertised in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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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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