Receptionist

White Spot; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded professional services firm in downtown Vancouver is seeking a temporary Receptionist to assist in managing a busy switchboard and greet visitors. This position acts as a 'working interview' for a potential permanent role and offers opportunities for skill growth in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience, strong communication skills, and a reliable work ethic. Competitive salary and benefits available upon permanent conversion.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Vacation benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant receptionist experience is required.
• Strong skills with Outlook for emailing and calendaring.
• Professional and friendly communication style required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy switchboard and answer 20 to 40 calls an hour.
• Greet visitors and assist in meeting room preparations.
• Support basic accounts receivable functions.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Temporary contract starting on Monday June 16th. There is a permanent role open for which the contractor can be considered- so the contract is essentially a “working interview”. Working with a mid-sized professional services firm based in downtown Vancouver. Stable organization with a friendly and collaborative culture.

Who- the Company:

Our client is a well-established professional services firm with 25+ employees. They have a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with a high-energy and team-oriented culture. Stable organization with low attrition; many people have been with the organization for many years.

What- the Role:

Our client seeking a new Receptionist who will manage a busy switchboard with around 25 lines.Answering around 20 to 40 phone calls an hour. Greeting visitors, offering them coffee/water, and getting them settled into meetings rooms. Cleaning the kitchen and ordering office supplies. Supporting basic accounts receivable and bill payments. Scheduling meetings and preparing meetings rooms. 8am, 8:15am, or 8:30am start time (depending on length of lunch break) and finishing at 5pm. Using Outlook, Word, Excel, Slack, and a financial system. Business casual attire (i.e. NOT jeans & sneakers). This is a short-term contract to start. The company will be interviewing external candidates for the permanent role and will concurrently consider the temporary contractor if they are interested in the full-time permanent role!

Who- the Candidate:

• We are looking for an individual with at least 1 year of relevant work experience, ideally in a similar busy receptionist role.
• Post-secondary experience is preferred.
• Strong with computers and software, particularly Outlook (for emailing and calendaring).
• Candidates will have a friendly, clear, and professional communication style.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail oriented, with a strong work ethic and an upbeat, positive attitude.

How Much:

Our client believes in a healthy work life balance and offers generous health and dental and vacation benefits. If/when this contract converts to permanent, the offered base salary will be commensurate with level of skills and relevant work experience, likely in the range of $47,000 to $51,000. Please discuss your hourly rate expectations for the contract portion with SWIM.

Where:

The company is headquartered in a skyscraper in downtown Vancouver, very transit accessible.

When & How to Apply:

This search is moving very quickly and the contract starts on June 16th! Swim Recruiting will be presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY'to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems). Thank you!