Bilingual Part-Time Receptionist (French and English)

Cogir Real Estate, LP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Real Estate, LP is seeking a friendly and professional Receptionist at our Ottawa location. The role focuses on answering calls, greeting visitors, directing inquiries, and handling mail with accuracy and courtesy.

Fluent in French and English, you will manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a polished telephone manner and strong organizational skills. This on-site position offers hourly compensation and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Full professional proficiency in both French and English is required.
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls and respond to inquiries in a positive, professional manner.
• Redirect calls as appropriate and take clear messages when required.
• Greet, assist and direct all visitors.
• Sort and distribute internal mail.
• Stamp, deliver and maintain mail equipment for external mail.
• Prepare packages and arrange courier pickup.
• Arrange meeting room schedules and bookings.
• Update phone and distribution lists.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized reception area.
• Assist with small projects as needed by administrative support (e.g., labels, bulk mailing).
• Complete other duties as assigned; uphold organizational values.

Skills

Bilingual (FR/EN)

Interpersonal communication

Organized and detail-oriented

Telephone etiquette

Multitasking under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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!

Wage per hour

$18.59

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

• Full professional proficiency in both French and English is required.
• 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.