Casual Receptionist

COGIR Real Estate; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a courteous Receptionist to manage the front desk, answer calls, greet visitors, and support mail and package handling. This on-site role requires strong communication, organization, and basic MS Office skills, with a positive, professional demeanor.

Reporting to on-site management, you will coordinate meeting room bookings, update contact lists, and assist with small administrative projects while upholding the organization’s values and standards of service.

Qualifications

• Above average interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• 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

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Telephone etiquette

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

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!

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

• 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.