Receptionist and Office Administrator

Altis Technology; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and dental benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Altis Recruitment is seeking a Receptionist & Office Administrator to join a fast-paced Canadian food & beverage manufacturer in Etobicoke, ON. This front-facing role supports HR, corporate affairs, leadership, and operations, handling day-to-day administration, events, and communications.

You'll engage across administration, events, communications, DEI, and community initiatives while enhancing the employee experience with a welcoming, organized workplace.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of office administration or front desk experience.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Exposure to Canva, Mailchimp, SharePoint, iLobby, or similar communication and design tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage front desk operations, welcome visitors, respond to inquiries, and coordinate visitor access.
• Support purchase orders, expenses, office supplies, inventory, couriers, and confidential documentation.
• Coordinate employee and corporate events, including vendors, logistics, budgets, attendance, and feedback.
• Create internal communications using newsletters, SharePoint, digital screens, Teams channels, presentations, and social media.
• Contribute to employee engagement, social committee activities, community initiatives, DEI programs, and ESG efforts.
• Coordinate branded merchandise and collaborate with internal teams, vendors, community partners, and industry associations.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Office administration or related education

Tools

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook

Canva

Mailchimp

SharePoint

iLobby

Job description

Location: Etobicoke, ON (On-site)Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skillsBackground Check Requirement: Criminal Record Check and employment references required

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is seeking a Receptionist & Office Administrator to join a fast-paced, high-growth Canadian food and beverage manufacturer. This front-facing role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, connecting with people, and creating a welcoming, organized workplace. Youll work closely with Human Resources, Corporate Affairs, leadership, and operations teams, supporting everything from day-to-day administration to employee events and communications. Its an opportunity to build broad experience across administration, events, communications, DEI, and community engagement while making a visible impact on the employee experience.

Whats In It for You

Youll gain hands-on exposure across multiple areas of a growing organization, alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration, initiative, and fresh ideas. This full-time, permanent opportunity offers paid time off, health and dental benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Your Responsibilities

• Youll manage front desk operations, welcome visitors, respond to inquiries, and coordinate visitor access.
• Youll support purchase orders, expenses, office supplies, inventory, couriers, and confidential documentation.
• Youll coordinate employee and corporate events, including vendors, logistics, materials, budgets, attendance, and feedback.
• Youll create internal communications using newsletters, SharePoint, digital screens, Teams channels, presentations, and social media.
• Youll contribute to employee engagement, social committee activities, community initiatives, DEI programs, and ESG efforts.
• Youll coordinate branded merchandise and collaborate with internal teams, vendors, community partners, and industry associations.

Skills and Qualifications

• 1+ year of office administration or front desk experience. New graduates with relevant education and practical exposure are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Exposure to Canva, Mailchimp, SharePoint, iLobby, or similar communication and design tools is an asset.
• Education or experience in administration, events, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related area is an asset.
• Strong organization and initiative, with the ability to multitask, prioritize deadlines, and work independently.
• Experience supporting events, vendors, internal communications, social media, or community initiatives is an asset.

Note from the Hiring Manager

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with people, stays organized when things get busy, and is excited to bring fresh ideas to employee events and communications.

Why Partner with Altis

If youve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if youre a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.