Randstad Canada
Are you a calm, compassionate communicator ready to support Canadians during a time of crisis? Do you thrive in environments where your empathy and reliability can make a meaningful impact?
We’re looking for English-speaking professionals to join a remote emergency support team for a short-term government campaign responding to the 2025 forest fires.
This fully remote role is ideal for someone who’s dependable, responsive, and comfortable handling sensitive calls with care and professionalism.
Shifts between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM CST
Weekend availability is required
Start date: Friday, May 30, 2025
Contract: Short-term, with potential for extension depending on campaign needs
English only: $17.00/hour (any province except Ontario)
English only: $17.20/hour (Ontario only)
Advantages
Work from the comfort of your own home — 100% remote
Be part of a meaningful emergency response initiative
Gain valuable experience in crisis support and customer care
Responsibilities
Answer inbound calls with professionalism and empathy
Support individuals affected by forest fires with clear and compassionate guidance
Follow scripted responses while adapting naturally to callers’ needs
Accurately document call details and escalate cases when needed
Remain calm, supportive, and efficient in high-volume situations
Qualifications
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Minimum 6 months of customer service or call center experience preferred
Comfortable using scripts while keeping a fluid, natural tone
Able to work flexible shifts, including weekends
Tech setup: PC with Windows OS (Mac not compatible), wired internet, USB headset
Must pass a background check
Summary
Ready to use your bilingual skills to support a high-impact initiative from the comfort of home? Apply today and be part of a compassionate team making a real difference.
Job Title: Remote Emergency Support Agent – English
Location: Remote, Canada-wide
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
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