office receptionist

Huestis Insurance Group; Town of Kensington; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated administrative assistant to join their team. This role is vital for ensuring smooth operations, as you will be the first point of contact for clients and will handle various clerical tasks. You will greet visitors, manage communications, and maintain organized records, all while working in a supportive environment. Your attention to detail and excellent communication skills will be key to providing top-notch service. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy multitasking, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is an asset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and provide them with basic information.
• Operate the switchboard and manage phone calls.
• Perform clerical duties including data entry and filing.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Switchboard (1-25 lines)

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
• Provide basic information to clients and the public
• Obtain and process information required to provide customer service
• Operate switchboard or telephone system
• Order office supplies
• Record and relay information
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Maintain work records and logs
• Receive and issue payments
• Perform clerical duties, such as filing and sorting and distributing mail
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Perform data entry
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Switchboard 1-25 lines
• Electronic mail
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
  
  

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Time management
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)