Receptionist- Casual

COGIR Real Estate; Ajax; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Ajax, Ontario is seeking a friendly Receptionist to handle front-desk duties, answer calls, greet visitors and support daily administrative tasks. This on-site role offers an hourly wage of $18.70 and opportunities to contribute to a welcoming, efficient workplace.

Reporting to on-site management, you will manage mail, meeting room bookings, distribution lists, and provide professional telephone support while upholding the organization's values and integrity.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Reception experience is an asset.
• Professional and polished telephone manner.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, meet deadlines.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls and respond to inquiries professionally.
• Redirect calls and take clear messages.
• Greet and direct visitors.
• Sort and deliver mail; arrange courier pickups.
• Manage meeting room bookings and schedules.
• Update phone and distribution lists; keep reception area organized.
• Support additional administrative tasks and projects.
• Uphold the organization's values and integrity.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Telephone manners

Multitasking

Organized / detail oriented

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Description

Wage per hour $18.70

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus - Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

Reporting to on site Management, the Receptionist will respond to all incoming calls, greet and direct all visitors, answering inquiries in a positive and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities

• To answer all incoming calls, and respond to caller's inquiries in a positive, professional manner;


• To redirect calls as appropriate and take clear, concise messages when required;


• To greet, assist and direct all visitors;


• To pick up and sort internal mail;


• To stamp, deliver and maintain mail machine for external mail;


• To prepare packages and arrange courier pick up;


• To arrange meeting room schedule and bookings;


• To update phone and distribution lists;


• To maintain a clean, safe, fully stocked and well organized reception area;


• To assist with small projects as required by other administrative support (i.e. labels, bulk mailing, etc.);


• To complete other duties as assigned;


• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Above average interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;


• Previous experience in reception is considered an asset;


• Must exhibit professional and polished telephone manner;


• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once, work under pressure, and meet deadlines;


• Highly organized and detail focused;


• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-Mail)

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.