Part-Time Receptionist (8 AM to 4 PM)

Cogir Senior Living; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Part-Time Receptionist for 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Astoria Senior Apartments, Ottawa. The role involves answering calls, greeting visitors, handling mail and couriers, and supporting on-site management with administrative tasks.

Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a professional telephone manner, and good organizational abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; prior reception experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Above average interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Professional and polished telephone manner.
• Highly organized and detail focused.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls in a courteous, professional manner.
• greet, direct and assist visitors on site.
• Sort and distribute mail, manage packages and courier pickups.
• Maintain reception area clean, stocked and organized.
• Update phone and distribution lists; assist with small administrative tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Telephone manner

Organization

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Part-Time Receptionist (8 AM to 4 PM)Apply: Astoria Senior Apartments - 130 Central Park Drive, Ottawa, ON K2C 4J6: Part time: Posted Today: R17892***Wage per hour***$18.70Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.**Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence**We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!Reporting to on site Management, the Receptionist will respond to all incoming calls, greet and direct all visitors, answering inquiries in a positive and professional manner. **Key Responsibilities*** To answer all incoming calls, and respond to caller's inquiries in a positive, professional manner;* To redirect calls as appropriate and take clear, concise messages when required;* To greet, assist and direct all visitors;* To pick up and sort internal mail;* To stamp, deliver and maintain mail machine for external mail;* To prepare packages and arrange courier pick up;* To arrange meeting room schedule and bookings;* To update phone and distribution lists;* To maintain a clean, safe, fully stocked and well organized reception area;* To assist with small projects as required by other administrative support (i.e. labels, bulk mailing, etc.);* To complete other duties as assigned;* To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity.**Qualifications*** Above average interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;* Previous experience in reception is considered an asset;* Must exhibit professional and polished telephone manner;* Ability to handle multiple tasks at once, work under pressure, and meet deadlines;* Highly organized and detail focused;* Expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-Mail)*Cogir* *is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.*