Bilingual Part-Time Receptionist (French and English)

WC Operating (Ontario-1); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living Ottawa is seeking a friendly, bilingual receptionist to join our on-site team. You will greet visitors, answer calls, and direct inquiries with professionalism, ensuring a warm and organized front desk experience.

The role requires strong communication in English and French, excellent multitasking, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Prior reception experience is a plus as we uphold high standards of service and accuracy.

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.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls and respond to inquiries in a positive, professional manner.
• Redirect calls as appropriate and take concise messages.
• Greet, assist and direct all visitors.
• Sort internal mail and prepare packages; arrange courier pickups.
• Manage meeting room scheduling and bookings.
• Update phone and distribution lists; maintain reception area.
• Assist with small administrative projects as required.
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and ethics.

Skills

Bilingual (French-English)

Interpersonal communication

Telephone etiquette

Multitasking under pressure

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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.