Part-Time

Service Center Agent

Akelius

Akelius

201-500 employees

Residential property owner-operator of rentals

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid work arrangement with on-site presence in Montreal; shifts include weekdays and weekends.

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • one to two years of experience in customer service, a call centre or a similar role
  • professional spoken and written English
  • basic French sufficient for simple, routine communication with colleagues in Quebec
  • excellent listening and communication skills
  • a friendly, respectful and customer-focused approach
  • the ability to take ownership of a request and follow it through to resolution
  • sound judgment and strong problem-solving abilities
  • composure and professionalism when handling difficult situations
  • a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Responsibilities
  • answering customer telephone calls, e-mails in a courteous and timely manner
  • asking the right questions to understand each request
  • recognizing urgent situations and following the appropriate procedures
  • meeting the Service Centre’s quality, accuracy and response-time standards
  • ensuring superior customer satisfaction
  • creating, inputting data for, and executing work orders for residents with detailed information
  • dispatching work orders to technicians or trades people
  • liaising with property management and leasing teams
  • following up work order completion
  • assisting with rent reminders
  • managing priority situations in a professional manner
  • identifying recurring issues and suggesting improvements to the customer experience
  • performing other related duties as required
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in residential real estate or knowledge of Yardi is an asset
  • Spanish is also an asset but is not required

Akelius Residential Property AB owns and manages about 19,000 rental apartments in major cities across North America and Europe. It buys properties, upgrades them to a high standard and rents them out, using self-developed digital tools to run operations and improve tenant services, while adding energy-efficient improvements and preserving historical value. The company differentiates itself by upgrading existing buildings to a 'First Class' standard in desirable urban locations and by being majority-owned by the Akelius Foundation, a charitable organization, with a focus on sustainable practices and long-term value. Its goal is steady rental income and long-term value growth through concentration in North American and European markets and well-maintained urban housing.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

1994

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2026 bond demand was strong, with almost five-times oversubscription.
  • Shareholder equity injection repurchased the hybrid bond before its May 2026 reset.
  • Loan-to-value improved to 39 percent and debt maturity increased to 3.4 years.

What critics are saying

  • Repeated equity injections show dependence on capital markets to manage reset deadlines.
  • Senior unsecured issuance increases mandatory interest expense and refinancing exposure.
  • Upgrade-heavy execution depends on permits, contractors, and rent realization in expensive cities.

What makes Akelius unique

  • Owns nearly 19,000 apartments in prime metropolitan markets across North America and Europe.
  • Upgrades units to 'First Class' standards, targeting newly built-flat quality.
  • Uses self-developed digital tools to streamline global property operations and tenant experience.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Commuter Benefits

Gym Membership

Training Programs