Canadian Work From Home Jobs For Moms

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Today, many flexible job options for stay-at-home mothers in Canada, the USA, and worldwide allow them to work from home. Remote job opportunities can vary based on skill, interests, and time available. Below are six jobs that can be pursued remotely.

1. Transcriptionist

A transcriptionist listens to an audio recording and types it out verbatim. Different levels of work are available: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Transcriptionists can pick or refuse their work by listening to an audio before working on it. This job can be particularly suitable for stay-at-home moms who have good listening and typing skills.

Required Skills:

  • Fast typing
  • Good listening skills
  • Attention to detail.

Work Platforms:

  • Rev.com
  • TranscribeMe
  • Go transcript
  • Scribie
  • Speak Write
  • speech pad

WHAT YOU NEED TO START:

  • High-speed internet access
  • Foot pedal
  • PC/laptop
  • Headphones

Estimated average pay: 38k – 56k/yr

2. Customer Service

Customer service can be done remotely by stay-at-home moms with the comfort of working from home. Many companies hire remote customer service reps to handle inquiries, troubleshoot problems, and provide support. Most gig companies allow you to make your schedule. Working remotely has been around for decades and will continue to grow with opportunities. There are various types of departments/sectors to work in for Customer Service, such as Technical Support, Chat Monitoring, Quality assurance, Insurance, Hospitality and Tourism, Banking and more!

Required Skills:

  • Good communication skills (listening & verbal)
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Multitasking skills
  • Time management
  • Patient
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Organization skills
  • Detail oriented

Work platforms:

  • LiveOps,
  • Alorica
  • Arise.

Estimated Average Salary: $32K – $45k/yr

Blogging

A blog is a website regularly updated with posts and is written in a conversational style by a person. Starting a blog and monetizing it via ads, affiliate marketing, and sponsored content requires work and patience, but allows flexibility.

Required Skills:

  • Writing and typing
  • SEO
  • Marketing
  • Intermediate to advanced general computer and software knowledge
  • Platforms: WordPress, Medium, Blogger

Work Platforms:

  • WordPress
  • Medium
  • Blogger

4. Data Annotation

Data Annotation is a service humans use to preprocess/access data to help AI perform well. There are different types of data annotations, such as audio clips, video clips, text, and images.

Required Skills:

  • AI coding and programming experience is NOT required to start.
  • General computer software skills are needed

The benefits of data annotation jobs are:

  • Choose your projects
  • Work from anywhere
  • Choose when you want to work

Estimated Pay Rate: 20+/hr

5. Online Tutor or Teacher

Stay-at-home moms with teaching experience or expertise in certain subjects can become online tutors or teach English as a second language (ESL).

Required Skills:

  • Knowledge of the subject matter
  • Good communication skills
  • Tech-savvy or PC proficient

Work Platforms:

  • VIPKid
  • iTalki
  • Chegg Tutor
  • Preply

Estimated Pay Rate: $10 – $50/hr

6. Online Coaching or Consulting

Mothers with expertise in parenting, health, fitness, business, and life coaching can provide transformative virtual support or courses that can elevate your journey and enhance your well-being.

Required Skills:

  • Expertise in a specific field
  • good communication skills
  • Good communication skills

Work Platforms:

  • Coach.me
  • Teachable
  • Udemy
  • Linkedln

Estimated Average Pay: 30/hr

7. Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is promoting a product or service via blog, social media platforms or You Tube, stay-at-home mothers can earn a comission through affiliate marketing.

Required Skills:

  • Content creation
  • Marketing
  • Audience building

Work Platforms:

  • Amazon Associates
  • Share A Sale
  • Commission Junction

Estimated Average Pay: Beginner: 100-1,000/month Intermediate: 1,000 -5,000/month 5,000-15,000/month Expert: 15,000- 50,000/month

6. Translation or Language Services

If you are multilingual, offering translation or language services can be a good source of income.

Required Skills:

  • Fluency in at least two languages
  • Good listening skills
  • Fast and accurate typing
  • Attention to detail.

Work Platform:

  • Gengo
  • Translated
  • Freelancer
  • Upwork

How to Get Started:

  • Create a Home Office: A dedicated, quiet space to work will help you stay focused.
  • Build Your Skills: Consider online courses to enhance your knowledge and skills for specific jobs.
  • Network: Join freelance and work-from-home communities online to connect with potential clients and get tips.
  • Set Clear Boundaries: It’s important to establish work hours, especially if you’re balancing household responsibilities. Creating a schedule helps with the flow and organization of the day.

Remote work offers stay-at-home moms flexibility and positions that fit their lifestyle and career goals.

Disclaimer: The pay rates on this site are estimates done at the time this post was created and can fluctuate depending on market trends, niche, location, and individual performance. It’s also important to note that affiliate marketing income can be inconsistent, especially in the early stages.

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