Company looks to Saultites to fill 300 temporary jobs helping people book their COVID-19 vaccination

A province-wide vaccination booking system is about to launch and it could mean an opportunity for Saultites with work-from-home skills, says a former call centre manager.

Starting on Mar. 15, Ontario will launch a support line that will allow Canadians to book their COVID-19 vaccine.

Compugen, one of Canada’s largest IT services providers, is hoping to fill 300 customer service representative positions across Ontario to help run the program. 

“As a former program manager with Sutherland Global Services, I know that there are many great people here that may be interested in a temporary, full-time, work from home opportunity,”said Bill Polnick, a customer success specialist for Compugen based in Sault Ste. Marie.

“While we are looking for resources across the province, we’re hoping to hire as many as possible from the Sault,” Polnick said. 

Polnick is asking the community to refer qualified friends and family to be a part of this province-wide initiative. 

This position will run from Mar. 15 until the end of June with 36 to 44 hours of work per week, Monday to Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Polnick says those applying should be fluent in English, and have experience in a customer service role and with an online ticketing system.

Those hired will be a part of the Compugen staff, managed by Compugen and representing the Ontario Ministry of Health. Job training and all necessary equipment will be provided, says Polnick.