CASUAL RECEPTIONIST

Kenjgewin Teg; M’Chigeeng; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kenjgewin Teg in M’Chigeeng, ON invites applications for a Casual Receptionist role. You will provide front-line coverage, greet students and visitors, answer calls, and share basic information about programs.

This on-call position offers an hourly wage and flexible hours to support campus operations. Preference given to candidates with First Aid and customer-service experience; training is available for those lacking credentials.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or GED required.
• First Aid certification is required.
• Mental Health First Aid First Nations certification preferred.
• Naloxone training is preferred.
• Willing to build capacity for applicants lacking training.

Responsibilities

• Greet students, staff, visitors and direct them appropriately.
• Answer and direct phone calls and respond to general inquiries.
• Provide basic information about Kenjgewin Teg programs and services.
• Support day-to-day front desk operations and assist staff as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

Secondary school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

CASUAL – AS-NEEDED / ON-CALL COVERAGE

HOURLY RATE: $18.60/HOUR

LOCATION: KENJGEWIN TEG MAIN CAMPUS AND ANISHINABEK SKILLS, INNOVATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE IN M’CHIGEENG

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Casual Receptionist provides front-line reception coverage and helps create a welcoming and professional first point of contact for students, staff, visitors, and members of the public. This role is responsible for greeting individuals as they arrive, admitting students and visitors into the building, answering and directing phone calls, responding to general inquiries, and providing basic information about Kenjgewin Teg programs and services. The Casual Receptionist also supports regular reception duties to help ensure day-to-day front desk operations run smoothly, including supporting department staff as required. The Casual Receptionist will have an appreciation of Anishinabek culture, principles, values, language, history, and customs, and will be supportive of Anishinabek practices and protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Secondary school diploma or GED, or an acceptable combination of education and work experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• First Aid certification is required.
• Mental Health First Aid First Nations certification is preferred.
• Naloxone training is preferred.

Please note that Kenjgewin Teg is willing to build capacity for applicants who do not currently possess additional required training.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Ability to write simple correspondence, including emails and letters.
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Dependable with flexible availability for casual, as-needed/on-call coverage.
• Previous reception, office, or customer service experience would be an asset.

Application Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026

Please note: Kenjgewin Teg has taken steps to ensure the organization is inclusive within the school community. This includes the shared practice of the First Nation tradition of smudging.

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Freedom of Information (FOI) and Protection of Privacy Act, 1987.