Part-time Receptionist

Altis Technology; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Telephone system training

Job summary

Altis Technology is hiring a Part-Time Receptionist to cover Fridays plus one additional full or half day each week on-site in Ottawa. The role includes an eight and a half hour day, with a one-hour lunch break, and potential extension beyond one month.

On-site parking is available, and training on the telephone system will be provided. You will support a professional office environment, handle high call volume, and manage routine reception duties while contributing to a welcoming atmosphere for

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or administrative roles is preferred.
• Able to handle high call volume and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Professional, courteous demeanor and business-casual presentation.

Responsibilities

• Answer approximately 50–100 incoming calls per day.
• Triaging calls and directing callers to the appropriate person or department.
• Monitoring the general reception email inbox.
• Welcoming occasional visitors and directing them appropriately.
• Maintaining a professional and organized reception area.
• Providing light kitchen support, including starting the dishwasher.
• Assisting with other basic reception and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Organizational skills

Reliability

Independent work

Availability Fridays

Tools

Telephone system

Job description

Part-Time Receptionist

Location: On-site; parking available
Schedule: Fridays plus one additional full or half day per week
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break
Pay Rate: $25 per hour
Duration: One-month contract with potential for extension
Additional Coverage: Full-time availability required during the week of September 14

About the Opportunity

Were hiring a Part-Time Receptionist to support a professional office environment on a one-month contract, with the possibility of an extension.

Youll provide regular reception coverage on Fridays and one additional full or half day each week, depending on operational needs and your availability. Youll also provide full-time vacation coverage during the week of September 14.

This is a great opportunity for a junior receptionist or customer service professional looking to build their experience in a welcoming office environment. Onboarding and training on the organizations telephone system will be provided.

Whats in It for You

• $25 per hour

• A one-month contract with potential for extension

• Flexible part-time hours

• Full-time hours during the week of September 14

• On-site parking

• Training on the organizations telephone system

• An opportunity to strengthen your reception and administrative experience

What Youll Be Doing

• Answering approximately 50100 incoming calls per day

• Triaging calls and directing callers to the appropriate person or department

• Monitoring the general reception email inbox

• Welcoming occasional visitors and directing them appropriately

• Maintaining a professional and organized reception area

• Providing light kitchen support, including starting the dishwasher

• Assisting with other basic reception and administrative duties as required

What You Bring

• Previous reception, customer service, call centre or administrative experience is an asset

• A friendly, professional and confident telephone manner

• Strong verbal communication and customer service skills

• Comfort handling a high volume of incoming calls

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills

• Reliability and the ability to work independently

• Availability to work Fridays and one additional full or half day each week

• Full-time availability during the week of September 14

• A professional, business-casual presentation

Why Partner with Altis

If youve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if youre a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.