Bilingual Part-Time Receptionist (French and English)

Cogir Senior Living; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation for applicants upon need

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a bilingual Part-Time Receptionist (French and English) to manage front-desk activities at Belcourt Retirement Residence in Orléans, ON. The role involves answering calls, greeting visitors, distributing mail, and coordinating meeting room bookings.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in French and English, with strong communication and organizational skills, and experience in reception.

Qualifications

• Full professional proficiency in both French and English is required.
• Above average interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Previous reception experience is an asset.
• Professional and polished telephone manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email.

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 and deliver mail.
• Prepare packages and arrange courier pickup.
• Manage meeting room schedules and bookings.
• Update phone and distribution lists.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized reception area.
• Assist with small administrative tasks as needed.
• Uphold organization values related to ethics and integrity.

Skills

Bilingual (French-English)

Customer service

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Bilingual Part-Time Receptionist (French and English)Apply: Belcourt Retirement Residence - 1344 Belcourt Blvd, Orléans, ON K1C 1L9: Part time: Posted Today: R17923***Wage per hour***$18.59Cogir 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*** 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.*