Our Approach
There are so many call answering services and call centre service providers out there, it can be hard to choose the one that will best help you achieve your goals. However, there are many reasons why we stand out.
1. Our Customer Service Representatives Are Fully Bilingual and Professional
Our customer service representatives (CSRs) are fluent in both English and French. They are also fluently multicultural, which means they intuitively understand the nuances of both languages. Our CSRs are professional, respectful, and well-prepared to deliver exceptional bilingual call answering service to your customers and relay accurate messages to the right person in your organization. Read our client Case Studies to see how we deliver results.
2. Always Live Call Answering
We have the best staff and the most up-to-date technology to ensure we are live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year including holidays. A friendly, professional human being with a beating heart answers every customer call in a timely manner, which means fewer abandoned calls, faster time to resolution, and greater customer satisfaction and loyalty.
3. We Offer Fully Customized Scripting and Message Management
We tailor our call answering services and inbound call centre programs to help you achieve your unique business goals. We do this by working with you to blueprint an effective and efficient communication script and message management program.
4. We Have the Best Team
With over 50 years of experience serving companies of all sizes in a wide range of sectors, our people are the heart of our business.
Several in our management team have been with us for over 30 years. Collectively, they have over 100 years of experience! Half of our CSRs have been with us for more than 10 years. We take pride in our work. We know what to do and how to do it well.
Our Mission And Values, the ideals that drive our business, affirm our client commitment—catering to our clients is our top priority. Perhaps that’s why they stay an average of 14 years. In today’s fast-paced world, we are honoured by their loyalty.
For details on our senior team, click one of our pictures.
5. Our Mission
Our mission is to set businesses free to do what they do best, by partnering with them to provide exceptional contact centre and business services.
We aim to make life better for our people, our clients, their customers, our suppliers and society.
Our people are the heart of our business. We listen and act with respect, honesty, and caring to provide a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work.
Our clients are the lifeblood of our business. We listen and provide solutions to meet their unique needs, safeguarding the trust they put in us to represent and assist them in their business.
Our clients’ customers give meaning to our work. They need help, and we do that by listening with compassion, communicating positively and precisely, and maintaining our intention to improve their situation.
6. Our Values
These values are offered to help guide us in how we choose to think, speak and act in the workplace. They are not intended to be changeless, absolute truth, nor to ask anyone to be other than their best selves.
Teamwork – Our focus is the team rather than ourselves. We actively support each other, asking for help when we need it, and offering help when we see someone in need. We know that success and failure are not personal matters.
Engaged – We are aware of On Call’s mission, and actively work to improve things. We set high standards. We cultivate enthusiasm and joy in the workplace.
A Force for Good – We help others. We seek to give more than we receive and to do good in the world.
Connected – We cultivate connection by listening deeply, with the intention to better understand each other. We care about each other and, when there’s a conflict, we seek to resolve it in the spirit of harmony and teamwork.
Human – We recognize our own and others’ humanity and vulnerability, cultivate kindness and compassion, and take good care of ourselves.
Inner Growth – We seek to know ourselves, to develop our emotional intelligence and inner awareness, and actively nourish our growth as individuals. We embrace change and seek to expand our comfort zone.
Take Responsibility – We take responsibility for our actions and look first at what we ourselves can do to improve. We are dedicated, reliable, trustworthy, honest, and professional.
7. We Know Your Industry
Chances are we have clients in your industry. Through working with them and understanding their needs, we can draw on that experience to develop the right program for you. Our clients include:
- Property Management
- Trades & Services, both large and small
- Health
- Government & Social Services
- Tech & Telecom
- Professional Services
- Other Industries – manufacturing, point-of-sale systems, cannabis, water management, air services, energy services. We can adapt our know-how and call answering services to any type of business.
8. We Are Canadian: All Our Operators Live and Work Within Canada
Located in central Canada, we are a family business and are proudly Canadian. On Call Centre serves clients across Canada, including in and around Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary and Vancouver, as well as clients from the United States and beyond. In today’s world, we can serve you wherever you are.
Testimonials
Very satisfied with their services! Excellent customer service—admin staff are highly responsive, knowledgeable, and dedicated. They take the time to ensure all accounts are in good standing and follow up promptly if any issues arise.
On Call Centre plays a very important role in our ability to provide after hours Emergency Services. We have worked with other Call Centres in the past and do not regret our decision to partner with On Call Centre.
Excellent Customer Service, very professional & friendly, the best call center ever!!
On Call Centre has been a reliable partner in managing our after-hours support. Their team handles every interaction with professionalism and care, ensuring our clients receive a high standard of service. The bilingual capability and attention to detail have made them a valuable extension of our operations.
From the outset, communication with them has been prompt and clear. Any queries or concerns I’ve had were addressed promptly, leaving me impressed with their responsiveness.
Great experience with On Call Centre. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
“Since 1993 On Call Centre has provided us after hours emergency call centre service and elevator and pool monitoring services. They ensure all of our emergency calls are dispatched ASAP to the correct site staff and that we are notified after, so that we can follow up with both our resident and our on-call staff to ensure the issue is fully resolved! On Call Centre has been an integral part in helping us achieve and maintain our goal of providing a great resident experience to all our residents!”
We have had a consistently positive experience working with the On Call Centre for our after-hours on-call service. Their efficiency, professionalism, and outstanding customer service truly set them apart. It’s reassuring to know we can depend on them when assistance is needed—and that we’re able to extend this excellent service to our tenants. Highly recommended!
I have worked with this company for many years. Always responsive and accommodating. A great team to work with.
The On Call Centre has been an integral part of how Colonnade Bridgeport provides service to our customers and maintains our rapid response to after-hours service calls and emergencies for over 29 years. Their professionalism and attention to detail along with their amazing customer service and “Can-do” attitude add incredible value to our business. Looking forward to another 29 years of continued service and dedication from their amazing team.
Excellent service! My company has not missed an after hours call, and all email communication has a quick turn-around time.
Since 2005, On Call Centre has supported my business’ requirement for the highest level of customer experience by providing us unparalleled service.
Every call is answered promptly and professionally, and clients are greeted in English and French. Their team creates a seamless experience for our clients, and this is something that makes On Call Centre the best in its field.
