Collectors
Job description
These individuals collect overdue accounts and NSF cheques. They seek out debtors to agree with them on payment terms. They work for:
- Collection agencies
- Public utility companies
- Department stores
- Loan companies
- Banks
- Financial services
- Credit unions
- Government licencing services
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Climatic conditions
Main tasks
- Find the debtor and advise them of late payments and overdue accounts.
- Resolve collection problems by making arrangements with the debtor.
- Recommend new initiatives or suspension of service delivery if payment is not made.
- Communicate with the debtor’s family and friends for information, as required.
- Answer mail, draft reports, and maintain collection records and files.
Advancement and mobility
- Experience leads to senior or supervisory positions.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2020 to 2022.- Minimum
- $16.00
- Median
- $22.90
- Maximum
- $32.00
Job prospects for 2022-2026
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Job prospects for 2022-2026
Job prospects
All of Québec
Good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2021
All of Québec
2,500
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 66.2% Female
- 33.8% Male
Not available.
- 66.2% Female
- 33.8% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$42,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- None
All of Québec
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 55, 5635% of jobs
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NAICS 521, 522, 523, 52619% of jobs
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NAICS 9115% of jobs
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NAICS 517% of jobs
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NAICS 224% of jobs
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Others20% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 55, 5635% of jobs
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NAICS 521, 522, 523, 52619% of jobs
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NAICS 9115% of jobs
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NAICS 517% of jobs
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NAICS 224% of jobs
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Others20% of jobs
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
Secondary school diploma
College
DCS in accounting and Management Technology
Code : 410B0
Placement rate: 42.7%
53.4% of graduates pursue further studies
Also required
- Collector’s licence.