Receptionist (Casual)

COGIR Real Estate; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Surrey is seeking a friendly receptionist to welcome visitors, answer calls, and direct inquiries with a professional tone. You will manage mail, scheduling, and basic administrative tasks on site.

Ideal candidates are organized, able to multitask, and proficient in Microsoft Office; prior reception experience is an asset. The role emphasizes customer service and reflecting the organization's values.

Qualifications

• Above average interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Previous reception experience is 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.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls and respond to inquiries in a positive, professional manner.
• Greet, assist and direct all visitors.
• Sort and deliver internal/external mail and stamps.
• Arrange meeting room schedules and bookings; update phone/distribution lists.
• Maintain a clean, fully stocked reception area and assist with small admin projects as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned; uphold organizational values.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reception experience

Telephone etiquette

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Wage per hour

$22.37

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.