Receptionist - Casual

WC Operating (Ontario-1); Markham; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a receptionist to support onsite management by handling calls, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries with a friendly, professional approach.

The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to multitask, and strong organizational abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected, and prior reception experience is considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience at a reception is an asset.
• Polished telephone manner and professional presence.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls in a positive, professional manner.
• Redirect calls and take clear messages when required.
• Greet and direct all visitors.
• Sort and deliver internal mail and maintain mail equipment.
• Prepare packages and arrange courier pickups.
• Manage meeting room schedules and bookings.
• Update phone and distribution lists; maintain reception area.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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 onsite 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.