Canadian Red Cross
Canadian Red Cross Employee Reviews
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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.
Good Company for volunteer
Administrative Assistant (Volunteer) (Former Employee) – Surrey, BC – 31 January 2018
I worked with them as a volunteer, my supervisor is very supportive and she helped me to enhance my knowledge and show me about the Red Cross.I have only 2 days schedule but its worth it.
Pros
Nice to have experience working at the Red Cross
Cons
nothing
Very 'ordinary' place to work
Customer Service Representative (Former Employee) – Montréal, QC – 31 January 2018
No structured job training - learn on the fly. No sense of team or cooperative spirit. Very ordinary Management and favouritism. Workspace is well-lit and comfortable. Good regular week-day hours.
Pros
Good working hours
Cons
No formal job training
productive work experience
Client Services and Administrative Support (Current Employee) – Edmonton, AB – 30 January 2018
A good place to gain work experience. Consist of mainly Volunteers workers. Lively and fun. Everyone is ready to participate and assist any way possible.
Fun place
Data Entry Clerk (Former Employee) – British Columbia – 29 January 2018
The experience has been decent with Canadian Red Cross. Also the employees are friendly and helpful. I gained more customer Service experience by showing my professional tone with clients.
Pros
Friendly and helpful employees
Cons
Boring
Good
Instructor (Current Employee) – GTA, ON – 23 November 2017
Some Training Partners only hire fresh instructor. No teaching experience in teaching. The pay from $15-25 depends on individual training partner. If you provide your own equipment will be a benefit.
Functional
Database Administrator (Former Employee) – Burnaby, BC – 12 November 2017
Interesting process to create a database in assisting people. The environment is friendly with the main aim to manage volunteers and contractors to effectively work together and helping those in need.
Great working place
Recruiter (Current Employee) – Ottawa, ON – 8 November 2017
Great experience, at the Red Cross everyday there is a different challenge and a learning journey.
Excellent team, and everyone shares the same vision and looks at the big picture.
Excellent team, and everyone shares the same vision and looks at the big picture.
Pros
Flexible hours
Student Program
Secretary (Former Employee) – Edmundston, NB – 25 October 2017
A wonderful place to work with a variety of different positions. One on one communication with clients and a friendly atmosphere. Even in their hardest days, we were there for them.
Pros
Willingness to help
Cons
Short term, temporary
Enjoyable.
Maintenance Worker (Current Employee) – Greater Sudbury, ON – 17 October 2017
Loved working with Seniors. All are very nice folks. They appreciate the work you do for them.I work at my own pace but make sure I get done what I need to do. Make sure I leave room for extra clients.
Pros
Wonderful clients
Cons
not getting paid.
Personal support worker
Personal Support Worker (Former Employee) – Kingston, ON – 2 October 2017
I was a personal support worker for red cross, did everything. loved helping my clients and they loved me:] worked for 2 yrs, then moved to bowmanville became stay at home mom.
Like Family
Community Service Assistant (CSA) (Former Employee) – Sarnia, ON – 28 September 2017
It was a great experience working at the Red Cross. The staff all cared about each other, whether at a branch level or within a region. The clients and volunteers added to it also.
I learned a lot from all those around me daily.
I learned a lot from all those around me daily.
Pros
Casual Work Enviroment
Cons
Sometime too Personal