Part-Time Receptionist (Evenings)

Cogir Senior Living; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation upon request

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a friendly Receptionist in Ottawa to manage on-site inquiries, greet visitors, answer calls, and direct messages with professionalism.

You will handle mail, schedule meeting rooms, maintain contact lists, and support administrative tasks while upholding ethics and organizational values.

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, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized and detail focused.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls and respond to inquiries in a positive, professional manner.
• Redirect calls as appropriate and take concise messages when required.
• Greet, assist and direct all visitors.
• Sort internal mail, stamp and maintain mail machine for external mail.
• Prepare packages and arrange courier pick up; book meeting rooms.
• Update phone and distribution lists and maintain a clean reception area.
• Assist with small projects and other duties as assigned.
• Uphold the organization’s values relating to ethics, morality and integrity.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Phone etiquette

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Professional telephone manner

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office phone system

Job description

Wage per hour

$19.27

Cogir 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.__