Receptionist

We are seeking a professional, reliable, and friendly Temporary Receptionist to cover front desk operations for our clients publishing company in North York from October 22nd through October 30th. As the face and voice of our office, you will handle guest reception, mail distribution, phone management, and general office maintenance to keep our day-to-day running smoothly.

Advantages
Job Title: Temporary Receptionist Coverage

Location: North York, ON (In-Office)

Dates: October 22nd – October 30th

Hours: Standard Business Hours, Monday to Friday (5 days/week)

Pay Rate: $22.00 – $25.00 / hour (based on experience)

Responsibilities
Front Desk & Visitor Management

Warmly greet and direct visitors upon arrival.

Manage visitor sign-ins, issue guest passes, and notify host employees.

Register guest parking using the building’s online portal.

Phones & Communications

Answer, route, and transfer incoming calls using Microsoft Teams.

Monitor and respond promptly to inquiries in the shared office management Outlook inbox.

Mail, Shipping & Invoicing

Collect, sort, and distribute incoming daily mail.

Print, fold, and post daily customer invoices.

Prepare outgoing shipments via FedEx, Canpar, Canada Post, and local same-day couriers.

Monitor postal supplies and envelope inventory levels.

Office Upkeep & Daily Operations

Open and close the office each day.

Maintain clean and organized communal areas, including the kitchen, café, and meeting rooms.

Restock coffee, snacks, and stationery supplies.

Run the dishwasher at the end of the day.

Perform light weekly tasks (e.g., watering plants, wiping down microwaves).

Building & Staff Liaison

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries.

Report building/facility issues to property management and communicate building updates to staff via Teams.

Health & Safety

Maintain familiarity with emergency/fire safety procedures, exit routes, and office layout.

Qualifications
Professional & Friendly: Strong interpersonal skills with a welcoming and polished demeanor.

Organized & Independent: High attention to detail with the ability to manage daily task lists autonomously.

Tech-Savvy: Comfortable navigating Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and online web portals.

Experience: Previous front desk/reception experience preferred; hands-on experience handling mail, shipping, or courier processes (FedEx, Canada Post, Canpar) is a strong asset.

Summary
If you are available for the specified dates and ready to step into a supportive, dynamic office environment, please submit your resume for consideration.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.