Receptionist

NIWE Academy Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision care

Wellness program

Employee benefits

Job summary

NIWE Academy Inc. is seeking a part-time Receptionist in downtown Calgary to be the first contact for prospective students, current students, and visitors, creating a welcoming and professional experience from arrival.

The role supports daily reception operations, greets and answers inquiries, books campus tours, and maintains logs and records. Weekend availability, English proficiency, and experience with MS 365 and CRM/booking systems are required.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of reception or front desk experience in beauty, wellness, or education.
• At least 6 months of administrative experience.
• Weekend availability required.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and CRM or booking systems.
• Good organization and attention to detail.
• A professional approach to confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Greeting students, visitors, and prospective students.
• Answering phone, email, and walk-in inquiries.
• Booking campus tours and sending confirmations and reminders.
• Keeping visitor logs, inquiry details, and front desk records up to date.
• Directing questions to the appropriate department.
• Keeping the reception area organized and presentable.
• Supporting the wider team during quieter periods.

Skills

Reception experience

Administrative experience

Weekend availability

MS 365

CRM experience

Attention to detail

Confidential info

Tools

CRM or booking systems

Job description

$18–$22 per hour + 10% commission on services and products

Are you friendly, organized, and confident creating a great first impression?

NIWE Academy is looking for a part‑time Receptionist to join our team in downtown Calgary. You’ll be the first point of contact for prospective students, current students, and visitors, helping create a welcoming and professional experience from the moment they arrive.

The Role

You’ll support the day‑to‑day running of reception while helping prospective students take their first step toward a career in beauty and wellness.

• Greeting students, visitors, and prospective students
• Answering phone, email, and walk‑in inquiries
• Booking campus tours and sending confirmations and reminders
• Keeping visitor logs, inquiry details, and front desk records up to date
• Directing questions to the appropriate department
• Keeping the reception area organized and presentable
• Supporting the wider team during quieter periods

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be approachable, reliable, and comfortable dealing with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

You will need:

• At least 6 months of reception or front desk experience in beauty, wellness, or education
• At least 6 months of administrative experience
• Weekend availability
• Strong spoken and written English
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and CRM or booking systems
• Good organization and attention to detail
• A professional approach to confidential information

Experience in admissions, education, or customer service would be an advantage, as would additional language skills.

About NIWE Academy

Since 2012, NIWE Academy has trained more than 3,500 graduates for careers in hairstyling, barbering, esthetics, and wellness. We are a licensed private career college regulated by Alberta Advanced Education.

What We Offer

• $18–$22 per hour
• 10% commission on services and products
• Dental and vision care
• Wellness program
• Employee benefits

Hours: Monday to Sunday, 8:30am–5pm. Part‑time schedule to be agreed. Weekend availability is required.