Receptionist - Part Time
- Newmarket, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Cogir 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
The Receptionist at Cogir Senior Living will answer and redirect calls, greet and direct visitors, and handle mail and courier pickups. They will also book meeting rooms, keep the reception area clean and stocked, and help with small administrative projects.
Requirements
Candidates need strong communication skills, a polished telephone manner, and the ability to juggle tasks under pressure. Reception experience is an asset, and proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected.
Skills
- Telephone answering
- Call routing
- Visitor greeting
- Mail sorting
- Mail machine operation
- Courier coordination
- Meeting room scheduling
- Distribution list maintenance
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Outlook email
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Multitasking
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Professional phone etiquette
- Bulk mailing
- Labelling
Categories
- Customer Service & Support
- Healthcare
- Administrative
Keywords
- receptionist
- front desk
- reception
- telephone
- customer service
- visitor greeting
- courier
- meeting room booking
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- senior living
- retirement residence
- administrative assistant
- part-time
- Ontario
Seniority
Entry level
Tools
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Mail machine
Languages
- English