Casual Receptionist

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services; Wikwemikong; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services is seeking a Casual Receptionist to provide administrative support to staff on an on-call basis at their main office in Wikwemikong, Ontario. The role requires strong receptionist experience, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to travel as needed.

Candidates should have a secretarial or business admin credential and a valid G-class driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in secretarial course or business administration from an accredited College.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in secretarial and office services, preferably in social services.
• Have a class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License, access to a personal vehicle and be able to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Kina Gbezhgomi staff on an on-call basis.
• Operate a telephone switchboard and manage front-desk communications.
• Maintain office equipment and essential supplies.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Telephone switchboard

Anishinabek community experience

Education

Certificate or Diploma in secretarial or business administration

Tools

MS Office (Office 365)

Xerox Docu-Share copier

Automated postage meter

Fax machines

Job description

OVERVIEW:

The Casual Receptionist will provide administrative support services to staff of Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services on an on-call basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate or Diploma in secretarial course or business administration from an accredited College.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in secretarial and office services preferable in a social services organization.
• Have a class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License, access to a personal vehicle and be able to travel.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of current computer hardware and software and other office equipment such as Xerox Docu-Share copier; automated postage meter, and fax machines.
• Must possess office receptionist experience and is able to operate a telephone switchboard system.
• Working knowledge in computer software including MS Office Software (Office 365, MS Office Suite).
• Experience in working within an Anishinabe Child and Family Well-Being Services is preferred or proven experience in working with Anishinabek people.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, from time-to-time exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
• Candidates must live within service area, or be willing to relocate.

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services

Main Office - 98 Pottawatomi Avenue, Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0.

KGCFS is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Conditions of Employment: Successful candidates will be required to provide a Police Record Check (level determined by position), a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract, proof of $1M Liability Insurance, and supervisory references (with consent to contact).