Canadian Red Cross
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Red Cross was an excellent work environment. The work role emphasised the quality of work required that had to be the BEST. It also had Fund raising
Service Coordinator/Administrator (Former Employee) – Mississauga, ON and Oakville, ON and Milton, ON – 20 November 2018
Red Cross -Transportation Department
Work experience was good and educative. It gave me the opportunity of exercising my people skills behind the desk as well as in person. I was able to build relationships with the volunteers and staff and complement the work/duties as per the requirement.
My experience of starting as a Passenger Assistant helped me to understand the interpersonal skills required to deal with the clientele and staff. This further helped me when I was offered the post of a Service Coordinator/Administrator.
Red Cross service to the community is very honorable and working in an environment with a mindset focused on humanitarian needs is very Nobel and Humbling. Serving the community has always been my goal, and being part of making society better was very fulfilling.
Working at Red Cross has been very purposeful and has taught me many life skills. These teachings always make one a better person.
Work experience was good and educative. It gave me the opportunity of exercising my people skills behind the desk as well as in person. I was able to build relationships with the volunteers and staff and complement the work/duties as per the requirement.
My experience of starting as a Passenger Assistant helped me to understand the interpersonal skills required to deal with the clientele and staff. This further helped me when I was offered the post of a Service Coordinator/Administrator.
Red Cross service to the community is very honorable and working in an environment with a mindset focused on humanitarian needs is very Nobel and Humbling. Serving the community has always been my goal, and being part of making society better was very fulfilling.
Working at Red Cross has been very purposeful and has taught me many life skills. These teachings always make one a better person.
Pros
Uniform, Benefits, meeting various volunteers and staff from various places.
Cons
Old Transportation, Mechanical delays, Office Heating;
Disappointed
Advanced Technician (Former Employee) – Canada – 9 January 2019
Thought this would be a good place to work, never worked somewhere that had fellow employees throw people under the bus like here. They are doing it to try and advance and become an even lazier worker down the road.
They also bad talk fellow or ex employees, maybe it makes them feel better? Not a good environment to be around if you ask me. Have fun at work not have to worry about every little thing you say and how it might bite you in the behind if someone hears it...
No paid breaks, thought that was illegal. I know lunches are unpaid, but making people taking breaks without pay, that's just weird.
No real advancement opportunities, the volunteers and casual workers have more say and get the easier or "cushy" jobs compared to the everyday worker.
Be prepared to clean gross items, disgusting that people cant clean equipment that they borrowed for only a donation if they choose.
They also bad talk fellow or ex employees, maybe it makes them feel better? Not a good environment to be around if you ask me. Have fun at work not have to worry about every little thing you say and how it might bite you in the behind if someone hears it...
No paid breaks, thought that was illegal. I know lunches are unpaid, but making people taking breaks without pay, that's just weird.
No real advancement opportunities, the volunteers and casual workers have more say and get the easier or "cushy" jobs compared to the everyday worker.
Be prepared to clean gross items, disgusting that people cant clean equipment that they borrowed for only a donation if they choose.
Pros
early start time
Cons
culture, no paid breaks, cleaning gross items, no advancement, lack of help for some co workers
Good place to work. Lots of diversity in work and people
Manager (Former Employee) – Burnaby, BC – 9 November 2018
Good learning opportunities.
May be required to be involved in Emergency Response activities.
Overtime may be required but is compensated.
Access to First Aid training.
Good team work.
May be required to be involved in Emergency Response activities.
Overtime may be required but is compensated.
Access to First Aid training.
Good team work.
Pros
good benefits
Cons
limited growth opportunities at local level
Amazing Place To Work
Accounts Receivable Project Assistant (Former Employee) – Saint John, NB – 20 September 2018
A great place to work with amazing people. The environment is fun and casual but at the the same time all business. The managers are great and willing to listen to any problems or questions someone might have, everything from time availability to career advancement, there is always someone willing to speak with you.
Pros
free coffee, great people, a fun place to work
Cons
job security
Hardest part of this job
Personal Support Worker (PSW) (Former Employee) – Timmins, ON – 6 September 2018
The hardest part of this job was the emotional attachment one gets to the elderly. Being there for them when their families do not want to take the responsibility.
Support to all programs offered at the Red Cross
Administrative Support (Current Employee) – London, ON – 29 August 2018
I enjoy working at the Red Cross and appreciate all that the Red Cross stands for. They are an organization that helps others in time of Personal, Global and National disasters. They also offer Meals on Wheels for certain regions.
Great Company to work for!
Great Company to work for!
Very Unique
Community Care Support Worker (Former Employee) – St. Catharines, ON – 19 August 2018
Red Cross was a learning experience. I enjoyed my co workers and all of my clients. By doing the home care, I had the honor of meeting individuals from all walks of life.
Putting a smile on one of my clients faces was the best reward one could ever ask for.
Putting a smile on one of my clients faces was the best reward one could ever ask for.
fun working with different people
Emergency Relief Assistant (Former Employee) – Calgary, AB – 25 July 2018
-working on assignment basis
-learned how to be with different kind of nature and places and people
-management depend on the area where you are assigned
-the hardest part is how to deal with different people
-the most enjoyable part is getting along with people
-learned how to be with different kind of nature and places and people
-management depend on the area where you are assigned
-the hardest part is how to deal with different people
-the most enjoyable part is getting along with people
Pros
free travel
Cons
no job security
very fulfilling
Red Cross Scheduler (Current Employee) – Barrie, ON – 12 July 2018
My day includes direct contact with senior based clients, scheduling and overseeing aprox. 100 volunteers. I have had huge success in modifying my job processes and being a productive team player and have learned to advance my communications and great ability to interact with both client and team partners. Hardest part of my job is the scheduling usually during summer months since many volunteers are away for holidays but on the most part, my job is very enjoyable especially knowing that I am helping and assisting our most vulnerable in our community.
Pros
being productive
Cons
job security due to restructuring
Flexible and friendly environment to work.
Associate (Current Employee) – Calgary, AB – 5 June 2018
The best part of the job is that all cultures and backgrounds are respected. There are ongoing offers for opportunities to learn and take new responsibilities.
Pros
Flexibility, trainings
Cons
Lack of employment stability due to funding
No good company to work for
On Call clinical supervisor (Former Employee) – Cornwall, ON – 16 April 2018
This company calls themselves "humanitarian" but the way they treated there employees in the home care field is out right DISGUSTING.
Work hours from 1630 to 0830 M to F with only 6 hours pay a night. And no thanks no appreciation.
Work hours from 1630 to 0830 M to F with only 6 hours pay a night. And no thanks no appreciation.
Pros
Good benefits and time off...
Cons
Back stabbing and non trusting. Always blamming employees for there mistakes.
Great place to work
Volunteer Driver (Current Employee) – St. Catharines, ON – 12 March 2018
Staff and management hard working and compassionate. Easy going atmosphere. Management has open door policy and ensure all employees and volunteers are comfortable in their duties.
Amazing people
Community Services Coordinator (Current Employee) – Hamilton, ON – 1 March 2018
You really feel like you make a difference in peoples lives. It takes over your personal life when there are disasters and you are helping out. You will work with amazing people and learn a lot about yourself
Pros
working here is a positive experience
A very respectful and inclusive work place.
Assistant Manager Transportation Project (Former Employee) – Mississauga, ON – 7 February 2018
The organization seems to undergo a major restructuring every 5 years.
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Work spaces are comfortable and accommodating. The work environment is highly respectful and encourages continues improvement.
Hardest part of the job was dealing with bureaucracy and funding. Best part of the job was feeling you are helping where it is needed most.
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Work spaces are comfortable and accommodating. The work environment is highly respectful and encourages continues improvement.
Hardest part of the job was dealing with bureaucracy and funding. Best part of the job was feeling you are helping where it is needed most.
Pros
Healthy work environment.
Cons
Dealing with inter office politics.