Reception - casual

revera; Milton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Milton, Ontario, is seeking a friendly Receptionist to join our on-site team. You will answer calls, greet visitors, direct inquiries, and manage mail and courier tasks with a positive, professional demeanor.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organization, the ability to multitask under pressure, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Prior reception experience is an asset, and commitment to our values of ethics and integrity is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Above average interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized and detail focused.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email).

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and respond to inquiries professionally.
• Redirect calls and take concise messages.
• Greet and direct visitors.
• Sort internal mail and manage mail machine.
• Prepare packages and arrange courier pickup.
• Coordinate meeting room schedules.
• Update phone and distribution lists.
• Maintain reception area cleanliness and organization.
• Assist with small projects as needed.
• Uphold the organization's ethics, morality and integrity.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Telephone etiquette

Organization

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wage per hour $18.70

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.