Receptionist - Workforce
- Coquitlam, BC, Canada
$19 to $20 CAD / hour · Full-time · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- $19 to $20 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time · Contract
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of receptionist experience using a multi-line switchboard
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are a recruitment agency currently seeking Receptionists and Front Office Clerks to support our clients across the Tri-Cities region, including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Successful candidates will join our on-call administrative workforce pool, providing casual and contract-based coverage as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of receptionist experience using a multi-line switchboard
- Previous experience in an administrative or receptionist role is considered an asset
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Strong and accurate typing skills (average typing skillset is 45 WPM)
- eSkills assessment required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to learn and support a collaborative team
- Flexible availability, with the ability to work on short notice and adapt to different office settings
Key Responsibilities
- Answer and direct incoming calls professionally
- Greet and assist visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional front-office environment
- Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and courier deliveries
- Perform data entry, filing, and document preparation
- Maintain and update records, logs, and databases
- Schedule meetings and manage calendars
- Assist with preparing reports and correspondence
- Order, organize, and maintain office supplies
- Provide basic troubleshooting for office equipment (e.g., printers, copiers)
- Support meeting or event setup, including room arrangements and materials
What’s In It for You
- Full-time and contract/temporary opportunities
- Casual assignments ranging from 1 day up to 1–2 weeks
- Monday to Friday, daytime shifts
- Work close to home within the Tri-Cities area
- Hourly pay: $19–$20, depending on assignment
Additional Information
- This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in British Columbia.
- Only electronic applications will be accepted.
- The posting will remain open until a competitive candidate pool has been established.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted, typically within 2 business days.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The receptionist at Express Employment Professionals' client sites will answer calls, greet visitors, handle mail and records, and keep the office running smoothly. Assignments are short and vary by client.
Requirements
Candidates need at least 3 years of receptionist experience on a multi-line switchboard, intermediate Microsoft Office skills, typing around 45 WPM and a passed eSkills assessment. Express Employment Professionals values strong communication and the flexibility to work on short notice.
Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Typing (45 WPM)
- Data entry
- Filing and document preparation
- Records maintenance
- Calendar and meeting scheduling
- Mail and courier handling
- Office equipment troubleshooting
- Customer service
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
- Event and room setup
Categories
- Customer Service & Support
- Administrative
- Human Resources
Keywords
- Receptionist
- Front Office Clerk
- Switchboard
- Multi-line phone system
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Data entry
- Filing
- Calendar management
- Scheduling
- Office administration
- Administrative assistant
- Temporary staffing
- Casual work
- Tri-Cities
- Coquitlam
- Port Moody
- Port Coquitlam
- eSkills
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- eSkills assessment
Tools
- Multi-line switchboard
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Printers
- Copiers
Languages
- English