Receptionist

West-Island-College; Calgary; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

On-site workplace culture

Mission-driven work

Job summary

West Island College in Calgary is seeking a friendly, organized front desk receptionist to join our Administration team. You’ll welcome students, staff and visitors, manage sign-in/out, and support attendance and inquiries with a collaborative, on-site team.

The ideal candidate has prior reception/administrative experience, excellent English communication, and the ability to multitask in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous reception and administrative experience; a school setting is an asset.
• Advanced written and spoken English.
• Warm, friendly and approachable, especially with teenage students.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist students, staff and visitors at the WDC front desk.
• Manage student sign in/out in WPass and confirm early-departure permissions with PowerSchool and
• Provide daily coverage for attendance, inquiry handling and back up at main reception.
• Back up the Logistics Coordinator with transportation bookings and procurement.

Skills

Front desk experience

Administrative skills

English proficiency

Tools

PowerSchool

Microsoft Office

Job description

Type Full-Time Location On-site

MAKE AN IMPACT BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

West Island College (WIC) is a leading independent school in Calgary, Alberta, committed to academic excellence, strong relationships, and student well-being. Our success is driven by dedicated professionals across all areas of the school who work together to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where students can thrive and Be Brave. Be Ready. Be the Future.

YOUR SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Core hours

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Welcome and assist students, staff and visitors at the WDC front desk.
• Manage student sign in/out in WPass and confirm early-departure permissions with PowerSchool and
• Provide daily coverage for attendance, inquiry handling and back up at main reception.
• Back up the Logistics Coordinator with transportation bookings and procurement.
• Support the wider Administration Team during busy periods and absences.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Previous reception and administrative experience; a school setting is an asset.
• Advanced written and spoken English.
• Warm, friendly and approachable, especially with teenage students.
• Organized and dependable, able to meet fixed deadlines in a busy, open-concept space.
• Comfortable working independently and switching between front desk, department support and logistics.
• Intermediate-Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office); PowerSchool experience is an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A supportive, collegial, on-site workplace culture.
• Meaningful work within a mission-driven organization.

WHERE YOUR WORK MATTERS

WIC is built on strong teams working together across campus. If you're motivated by purpose, collaboration, and making a difference in students' lives, we welcome you to join an inclusive workplace where your contributions help our community Be Brave. Be Ready. Be the Future.West Island College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.