Jr. Receptionist

NES Advantage; Calgary; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Calgary is seeking a Jr. Receptionist for a 3-month contract with strong potential for extension based on performance. You will be the first point of contact, greet visitors, manage check-ins, and maintain a welcoming reception area.

This role supports travel bookings, expense processing, and general office coordination, requiring initiative and a proactive mindset. Ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and able to add value while

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of administrative, receptionist, or office support experience.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of responsibilities and looks for ways to add value.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and guests.
• Welcome and greet visitors, manage check-ins, and issue visitor badges/name tags.
• Maintain a professional and organized reception area.
• Support general office upkeep and coordination.
• Arrange and coordinate catering for meetings and events.
• Process expense reports and assist with administrative documentation.
• Provide travel booking and travel support for employees.
• Assist with a variety of administrative tasks to support daily office operations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and take initiative to enhance office efficiency.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-starter

Job description

Jr. Receptionist

Contract Length: 3 Months (with strong potential for extension or permanent hire based on performance)

Location: Calgary, AB

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Jr. Receptionist to join their team. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, take initiative, and grow within an organization. The successful candidate will bring a positive attitude, a proactive mindset, and a willingness to go above and beyond to support the office and create an exceptional experience for visitors and employees alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and guests
• Welcome and greet visitors, manage check-ins, and issue visitor badges/name tags
• Maintain a professional and organized reception area
• Support general office upkeep and coordination
• Arrange and coordinate catering for meetings and events
• Process expense reports and assist with administrative documentation
• Provide travel booking and travel support for employees
• Assist with a variety of administrative tasks to support daily office operations
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and take initiative to enhance office efficiency

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of administrative, receptionist, or office support experience
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally
• Self-starter who takes ownership of responsibilities and looks for ways to add value

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone with a strong desire to grow their career, who is eager to learn, willing to make a positive impression, and proactive in identifying ways to improve processes and support the team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking for long-term growth with a company that intends to invest in the right person.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.