Bilingual Front Desk Professional - Contract to Permanent - 19481

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

LRO Staffing seeks a Bilingual Front Desk Professional for a 100% on-site role in downtown Ottawa to greet guests, coordinate boardroom logistics, and support day-to-day office operations.

Ideal candidates are bilingual (English/French) with front desk or client-facing admin experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a detail-oriented, proactive approach to maintaining a tidy workspace.

Eligibility for Enhanced Reliability Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English and French required.
• Experience in front desk, reception, or client-facing admin role.
• Eligibility for Enhanced Reliability Clearance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and proactive approach to maintaining a tidy workspace.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and directing incoming guests in a professional and welcoming manner
• Coordinating boardroom bookings and ensuring meeting rooms are prepared and ready for scheduled meetings
• Maintaining kitchen areas (general tidying and restocking)
• Ordering and managing office supplies inventory
• Supporting various ad hoc administrative tasks as requested by team members
• Assisting with light facilities-related coordination to support in-office operations

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Front desk experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

About the Opportunity

On behalf of our client, we're seeking a professional Bilingual Front Desk Professional to welcome guests, coordinate boardroom logistics, and support day-to-day office operations as staff return to in-person work. This 100% on-site role in downtown Ottawa offers a chance to be the first point of contact in a professional, collaborative environment where attention to detail and a service-oriented mindset are highly valued.

Duties

• Greeting and directing incoming guests in a professional and welcoming manner
• Coordinating boardroom bookings and ensuring meeting rooms are prepared and ready for scheduled meetings
• Maintaining kitchen areas (general tidying and restocking)
• Ordering and managing office supplies inventory
• Supporting various ad hoc administrative tasks as requested by team members
• Assisting with light facilities-related coordination to support in-office operations

About You

• Bilingual proficiency in English and French
• Previous experience in a front desk, reception, or client-facing administrative role
• Eligibility for Enhanced Reliability Clearance
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining a tidy, professional workspace

About the Job

This full-time, temp-to-perm position offers $50,000 to $55,000 annually, depending on experience. The role is 100% on-site in downtown Ottawa.

Eligibility

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.