Receptionist - Casual

COGIR Real Estate; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living seeks a friendly Receptionist to join our on-site team in Toronto, Ontario. You will greet visitors, answer calls, route inquiries, manage mail, and support daily administrative tasks with professionalism and care for residents and staff.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities, plus a courteous telephone presence to uphold Cogir's service standards.

Qualifications

• Above average interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Professional and polished telephone manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls in a positive, professional manner.
• Redirect calls and take clear, concise messages as needed.
• Greet, assist and direct all visitors.
• Sort and distribute internal mail.
• Maintain and operate the mail machine for external mail.
• Prepare packages and arrange courier pickup.
• Schedule and book meeting rooms.
• Update phone and distribution lists.
• Keep the reception area clean, safe and organized.
• Assist with small administrative projects as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wage per hour: $18.70

Description

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

• Answer all incoming calls, respond to caller's inquiries in a positive, professional manner
• Redirect calls as appropriate and take clear, concise messages when required
• Greet, assist and direct all visitors
• Pick up and sort internal mail
• Stamp, deliver and maintain mail machine for external mail
• Prepare packages and arrange courier pick up
• Arrange meeting room schedule and bookings
• Update phone and distribution lists
• Maintain a clean, safe, fully stocked and well organized reception area
• Assist with small projects as required by other administrative support (i.e. labels, bulk mailing, etc.)
• Complete other duties as assigned
• 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.