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Part Time Receptionist

  • Surrey, BC, Canada

$22 to $24 CAD / hour · Part-time · Temporary

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Pay
$22 to $24 CAD / hour
Job type
Part-time · Temporary
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Experience
At least 1 year of experience in a receptionist, front-desk, or administrative support role.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

We are looking for a welcoming and highly organized Part Time Receptionist to support front-desk operations for a financial services office in Surrey, British Columbia. This Long-term Contract position is well suited to someone who enjoys creating a positive first impression, managing multiple administrative tasks, and responding calmly to changing priorities. The successful candidate will help keep the office running smoothly by coordinating visitors, mail, deliveries, supplies, and meeting support while providing dependable day-to-day service.

Responsibilities:

  • Welcome employees, members, and guests in a detail-oriented manner and direct them appropriately upon arrival.
  • Oversee courier activity by receiving packages, recording deliveries, and ensuring items reach the correct recipients on time.
  • Handle incoming and internal mail by sorting, distributing, and maintaining accurate tracking records for office correspondence.
  • Arrange catering for meetings and workplace events, including placing orders and assisting with food setup when required.
  • Monitor office supply levels and replenish materials to support uninterrupted daily operations.
  • Issue and track security or visitor passes as needed while following office procedures.
  • Support parking-related arrangements and help coordinate access for visitors and staff when required.
  • Provide general reception and administrative assistance, including responding to calls, emails, and routine inquiries in a courteous and detail-oriented manner.
  • Step in during vacation or sick leave coverage periods to help maintain consistent front-desk and office support services.
• At least 1 year of experience in a receptionist, front-desk, or administrative support role.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to create a friendly and detail-oriented experience for visitors and colleagues.
• Experience handling a multi-line phone system and managing email correspondence in a busy office setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook for day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage mail, deliveries, appointments, and records accurately.
• Comfortable working independently, taking initiative, and resolving routine issues with sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
More about this job

Responsibilities

The Part Time Receptionist at Robert Half will greet visitors, handle deliveries and mail, order catering, restock supplies and answer calls and emails for a Surrey office. The role also covers front desk duties when colleagues are away.

Requirements

Candidates need at least one year in a receptionist or administrative role, strong customer service, multi-line phone experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Good organization and calm handling of a busy front desk are also expected.

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Multi-line phone systems
  • Email correspondence
  • Visitor management
  • Mail sorting and distribution
  • Courier and delivery tracking
  • Catering coordination
  • Supply inventory
  • Pass issuance and tracking
  • Records management
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Organization
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Independent work
  • Front desk operations

Categories

  • Customer Service & Support
  • Administrative

Keywords

  • Receptionist
  • Front desk
  • Administrative assistant
  • Office administration
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Multi-line phone system
  • Mail handling
  • Courier
  • Visitor management
  • Financial services
  • Surrey
  • British Columbia
  • Temporary
  • Part time
  • Office support
  • Scheduling
  • Catering coordination

Seniority

Entry level

Tools

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Multi-line phone system

Languages

  • English

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