Receptionist - Casual Part Time
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Windsor Park, Canada
$18.70 · Part-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $18.70
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Wage per hour
$18.70Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.
For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.
Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence
We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!
Reporting to on site Management, the Receptionist will respond to all incoming calls, greet and direct all visitors, answering inquiries in a positive and professional manner.
Key Responsibilities
- To answer all incoming calls, and respond to caller's inquiries in a positive, professional manner;
- To redirect calls as appropriate and take clear, concise messages when required;
- To greet, assist and direct all visitors;
- To pick up and sort internal mail;
- To stamp, deliver and maintain mail machine for external mail;
- To prepare packages and arrange courier pick up;
- To arrange meeting room schedule and bookings;
- To update phone and distribution lists;
- To maintain a clean, safe, fully stocked and well organized reception area;
- To assist with small projects as required by other administrative support (i.e. labels, bulk mailing, etc.);
- To complete other duties as assigned;
- To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity.
Qualifications
- Above average interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
- Previous experience in reception is considered an asset;
- Must exhibit professional and polished telephone manner;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once, work under pressure, and meet deadlines;
- Highly organized and detail focused;
- Expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-Mail)
Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Answer and redirect incoming calls, take messages, greet and assist visitors, and handle internal and external mail and courier arrangements. Maintain reception resources and meeting bookings, update contact lists, support administrative projects, and uphold the organization’s values.
Requirements
Candidates should have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, a professional telephone manner, and the ability to multitask under pressure while meeting deadlines. Strong organization, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required; previous reception experience is an asset.
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Telephone Etiquette
- Multitasking
- Working Under Pressure
- Time Management
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Email Communication
- Call Handling
- Visitor Assistance
- Mail Handling
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Reception
- Senior Living
- Retirement Residence
- Independent Living
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Incoming Calls
- Call Redirection
- Message Taking
- Visitor Greeting
- Visitor Assistance
- Internal Mail
- External Mail
- Courier Arrangements
- Meeting Room Bookings
- Phone Lists
- Distribution Lists
- Reception Area Maintenance
- Administrative Support
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Professional Telephone Manner
- Multitasking
- Deadline Management
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Ethics