Customer Service Standards

Our Customer Service Ambassadors are committed to providing a positive experience to our customers.

We commit to the following service standards for all requests that are directed to our team via the following channels below:

  • Town Hall Service Counter: we aim for wait times to be less than 10 minutes, unless advised otherwise.
  • Phone: Our Ambassadors are available by phone at 705-445-1030, press 0 at the beginning of the phone menu or if you reach a staff member voicemail to be redirected to customer service. Our Customer Service Ambassadors aim to answer calls live, however voicemail will be returned within 1 business day.
  • Email & Online: messages sent to service@collingwood.ca or using our online Service Collingwood Portal are answered within 5 business days, however most will receive a reply within 1-2 business days.
  • Mail & Fax: mail and fax correspondence is monitored daily Monday to Friday.  Queries are forwarded to the expert department to be processed.
  • Social Media: responses to input and questions posted on our Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter) are on a best effort basis.  It is recommended that citizens requesting a response use one of the other available contact methods.

Accessibility:

  • We will work to ensure our services are accessible for all of our customers
  • Residents and visitors may request an accessible format or communication support for services, programs or documents

Inclusion:

  • We are committed to promoting inclusivity and equity in Collingwood. We believe residents, staff and visitors should be treated with dignity and respect. 

Staff have the right to work in an environment that is free from abuse or harassment. Threatening, intimidating or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.

Customer Service Ambassadors are available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  

Building Department Service Standards

By-Law Customer Service Policy

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