Receptionist

Impact Recruitment; Richmond; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment's client in Richmond is seeking a friendly, organized Receptionist to support a busy office on a short-term temporary basis, starting immediately. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, helping to keep the front desk running smoothly.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, routing inquiries, coordinating couriers, managing office supplies, and providing general administrative support. Mandarin or Cantonese is a helpful asset.

Qualifications

• Previous reception/front desk experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Comfortable handling high visitor volume and calls.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet clients and visitors, directing them to the appropriate department.
• Answer incoming calls, identify inquiries, and transfer to the right team member.
• Develop understanding of the organization’s services to assist visitors and callers.
• Coordinate incoming/outgoing couriers and deliveries.
• Receive and organize office supply orders.
• Monitor and replenish office and kitchen supplies, including dishwasher duties.
• Provide general administrative and reception support as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Job description

Our client is seeking a friendly, organized, and service-oriented Receptionist to support their Richmond office. This will be a short-term Temporary Position, helping to cover for vacation, starting right away. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being the first point of contact, interacting with clients, and keeping a busy office running smoothly.

About the Opportunity

This is a primarily reception-focused role with additional administrative and office coordination responsibilities. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for visitors and incoming calls, helping ensure clients are welcomed, directed to the appropriate departments, and provided with a positive experience.

About the Position

• Welcome and greet clients and visitors as they arrive, determine who they are meeting with, and direct them to the appropriate department or contact.
• Answer incoming calls, identify the nature of inquiries, and transfer calls to the appropriate team members.
• Develop an understanding of the organization's services to effectively assist and direct visitors and callers.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing couriers and deliveries.
• Receive and organize office supply orders.
• Monitor and replenish office and kitchen supplies, including coordinating dishwasher duties and maintaining common areas.
• Provide general administrative and reception support as needed.

The Requirements

• Previous reception, front desk, or administrative experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with a friendly and professional approach.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable interacting with a high volume of visitors and handling incoming calls.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Mandarin or Cantonese language skills are considered an asset.

Compensation

• Hourly $20.00 - $22.50

We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.

Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.