Bilingual Part-Time Receptionist (French and English)

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

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a friendly, professional Receptionist in Ottawa to greet visitors and manage calls with efficiency. You will be the first point of contact, ensuring inquiries are addressed warmly and redirected appropriately.

Proficiency in both French and English is required, along with strong communication skills and a polished telephone manner. The role involves mail handling, meeting room coordination, and supporting light administrative tasks while supporting the

Qualifications

• Proficiency in both French and English is required.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Professional and polished telephone manner.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Experience in a reception role is an asset.

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 pick up internal mail and manage mail processes.
• Prepare packages and arrange courier pickups.
• Arrange meeting room bookings and update schedules.
• Maintain phone and distribution lists and upkeep reception area.
• Support small administrative projects as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and uphold the organization's values.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wage per hour

$18.59

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

• 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.