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Emergency Support Specialist

@ Randstad Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba

$17/hrContract
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Overview

Randstad Canada is hiring a remote Emergency Support Specialist on a short-term contract at $17 per hour, 37.5 hours a week with open availability seven days a week. The role answers inbound crisis calls from Canadians, gives reassuring guidance from scripts, and documents and escalates urgent cases. Fully paid remote training is provided, and the role requires advanced English and at least 6 months of customer service or call centre experience.

Pay:

$17 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Answer inbound calls from affected individuals with warmth and patience
  • Give clear, reassuring guidance using provided scripts
  • Accurately input and document call details in the system
  • Escalate urgent cases smoothly to leadership
  • Stay composed during high-volume call periods

Requirements summary:

  • Advanced fluency in English, written and verbal
  • At least 6 months of customer service or call centre experience
  • Windows 10 or higher PC or laptop
  • Wired high-speed internet via Ethernet
  • Noise-cancelling USB headset and functioning webcam
  • Pass a standard background check

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Employer posting date
2026-10-19
First seen by our source
2026-10-19
Source record updated
2026-10-19

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
Experience0+ years
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHome
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Background checkscriminal record
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Paid training

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Randstad Canada

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Full company description

As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.

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455,966
People associated on LinkedIn
1,207
Reported office locations
  • 777 Bay Street, Suite 2000, PO Box 128, Toronto, ON M5G 2C8, CA
  • 525 Avenue Viger Ouest, Suite 501, Montréal, Quebec H2Z 1G6, CA
  • 4295 King St E, Suite 401, Kitchener, Ontario N2P 0C6, CA
  • 311 6 Ave SW, Intact Place, East Tower, Suite 1640, Calgary, AB T2P 3H2, CA
  • 6345 Dixie Rd, Suite 6, Mississauga, ON L5T 2E6, CA
  • 244 Pall Mall St, Suite 400, London, ON N6A 5P6, CA
  • 4 Cedar Pointe Dr, Unit D, Barrie, Ontario L4N 5R7, CA
  • 2456 Queen St E, Unit 201, Brampton, Ontario L6S 5X9, CA
  • 10 Stanley St, Suite 4A, Brantford, Ontario N3S 7N4, CA
  • 7055 Boulevard Taschereau, Suite 100, Brossard, Quebec J4Z 1A7, CA
  • 1100 Walkers Line, Suite 105, Burlington, Ontario L7N 2G3, CA
  • 10655 Southport Rd SW, Suite 1200, Calgary, Alberta T2W 4Y1, CA
  • 495 36 St NE, Suite 140, Calgary, Alberta T2A 6K3, CA
  • 321 6 Ave SW, Suite W940 (West Tower), Calgary, Alberta T2P 0B2, CA
  • 415 Hespeler Rd, Unit 3A, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6J1, CA
  • 6001 60 Ave, Delta, British Columbia V4K 4E2, CA
  • 787 Rue St-Pierre, Suite 303, Drummondville, Quebec J2C 3X2, CA
  • 10025 102A Ave NW, Suite 1902, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z2, CA
  • 2305 111 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6J 5E5, CA
  • 5 Boulevard Mountain, Granby, Quebec J2G 9M5, CA
  • 450 Speedvale Ave W, Unit 103, Guelph, Ontario N1H 7Y6, CA
  • 1809 Barrington St, CIBC Building, Unit 501, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K8, CA
  • 275 James St N, Unit 2, Hamilton, Ontario L8R 2L4, CA
  • 7655 Boulevard Newman, Suite 75, Montreal, Quebec H8N 1X7, CA
  • 2530 Boulevard Daniel-Johnson, Laval, Quebec H7T 2R3, CA
  • 2528 Boulevard Daniel-Johnson, Laval, Quebec H7T 2R3, CA
  • 5410 Boulevard Guillaume-Couture, Suite 84, Lévis, Quebec G6V 4Z2, CA
  • 460 Rue St-Charles O, Suite A, Longueuil, Quebec J4Z 1A7, CA
  • 80 Tiverton Ct, Suite 400, Markham, Ontario L3R 0G4, CA
  • 7357 Woodbine Ave, Suite 2, Markham, Ontario L3R 1A7, CA
  • 4080 Confederation Pkwy, Suite 501, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 0G1, CA
  • 6345 Dixie Rd, Suite 6, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2E6, CA
  • 809 Columbia St, New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 1B9, CA
  • 20 York Mills Rd, Unit 208, Toronto, Ontario M2P 2C2, CA
  • 1600 Carling Ave, Suite 410, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 1G3, CA
  • 2222 Carling Ave, Suite 2, Ottawa, Ontario K2A 1H3, CA
  • 4810 Boul Saint-Jean, Montréal, Quebec H9H 4B2, CA
  • 755 Boulevard Saint-Jean, Suite 130, Pointe-Claire, Quebec H9R 5M9, CA
  • 815 Boulevard Lebourgneuf, Suite 201, Québec, Québec G2J 0C1, CA
  • 2010 11th Ave, 7th Floor, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 0J3, CA
  • 208 Boulevard du Curé-Labelle, Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec J7E 2X7, CA
  • 3500 Boulevard de la Côte-Vertu, Suite 175, Saint-Laurent, Quebec H4R 2X7, CA
  • 6335 Rue Jean-Talon Est, Saint-Léonard, Quebec H1S 3E7, CA
  • 310 Wall St, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 1N7, CA
  • 124 Rue Wellington Nord, Suite 300, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 5X8, CA
  • 701 W Georgia St, Suite 200, Vancouver, British Columbia V7Y 1C6, CA
  • 730 View St, Suite 420, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3Y7, CA
  • 100 Regina St S, Suite 140, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4P9, CA
  • 114 Dundas St E, Unit 103, Whitby, Ontario L1N 2H7, CA
  • 245 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
  • 1 Lombard Pl, Suite 1535, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X3, CA
  • 386 Boulevard Charest E, Quebec, QC G1K 3H4, CA
Other recorded names
  • Randstad Canada
Specialties
  • HR Consulting
  • IT Recruitment
  • Engineering Recruitment
  • Staffing and HR
  • HR Services
  • Recruitment
  • HR Outsourcing
  • Temporary Hiring
  • Permanent Hiring
  • Recruiting
  • Permanent Jobs
  • Temp Jobs
  • Hiring Strategy
  • Human Resources
  • Staffing
  • Finding Jobs
  • Employer Branding
  • Jobs
  • and Contract Jobs
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes

As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, ON
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1997
SpecialtiesHR ConsultingIT RecruitmentEngineering RecruitmentStaffing and HRHR ServicesRecruitmentHR OutsourcingTemporary HiringPermanent HiringRecruiting
Open jobs on Jobsy9,437
LinkedInView page
Job description
Are you a calm, compassionate communicator ready to step up and support Canadians during critical times of need? When unexpected crises like forest fires occur, having a reassuring, empathetic voice on the other end of the line can make all the difference. We are looking for dedicated professionals to join a remote emergency support team, serving as a lifeline for individuals navigating challenging situations.

In this role, you aren’t just answering phones, you are a vital pillars of support. If you are highly dependable, deeply empathetic, and thrive in dynamic environments where your adaptability directly helps others, this mission is for you.

Contract Duration: Short-term campaign with the potential for extension depending on campaign needs and regional demand

Training: Fully paid, comprehensive remote onboarding provided

Location: 100% Remote (Canada-wide)

Schedule: 37.5 per week. Looking for open availability 7 days a week

Salary: $17 per hour

Advantages
100% Work-from-Home Freedom: Work from the comfort and safety of your own home, saving time and money on daily commutes.

Purpose-Driven Impact: Play an active, meaningful role in national emergency relief efforts.

Professional Growth: Enhance your crisis communication, problem-solving, and bilingual customer support skills within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for inbound calls, greeting affected individuals with genuine warmth, empathy, and patience.

Provide clear, accurate, and reassuring guidance to callers navigating emergency circumstances.

Utilize provided scripts and guidelines effectively while maintaining a natural, authentic, and fluid human conversation.

Accurately input, track, and document call details within the system, ensuring urgent cases are escalated smoothly to leadership.

Maintain composure, efficiency, and focus during high-volume call periods to ensure every caller receives timely care.

Qualifications
Language Skills: Advanced fluency in English (written and verbal).

At least 6 months of customer service, administration, call center, or frontline support experience.

Technical Setup:

A reliable PC/Laptop running Windows 10 or higher (Mac, Chromebooks, and tablets are not compatible).

A high-speed, wired internet connection via Ethernet cable (no Wi-Fi, hotspots, or satellite internet).

A noise-canceling USB-connected headset and a functioning webcam.

Willingness to successfully complete a standard background check prior to your start date.

Summary
Ready to Join the Mission?
If you are ready to use your talents to make a tangible difference in people's lives from the comfort of your home, we want to hear from you.

Apply Today or send your resume to [email protected]

Job Title: Remote Emergency Support Specialist - English only
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.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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