Receptionist (Casual Evenings & Weekends)

COGIR Real Estate; Port Perry; On-site; CAD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Receptionist to greet visitors, answer calls, and provide courteous information on site. Reporting to on-site management, you will manage mail, scheduling, and general administrative tasks in a professional environment.

This role supports daily operations across retirement residences nationwide. Ideal candidates will have strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; previous reception experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Previous reception experience is an asset.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls in a courteous, professional manner.
• Greet and direct visitors and maintain a professional reception area.
• Sort and deliver internal and external mail and packages.
• Assist with meeting room scheduling and scheduling logistics.
• Update phone and distribution lists as needed.
• Support basic administrative tasks and small projects as required.
• Maintain a tidy, safe, well stocked front desk and reception area.
• Uphold the organization's values relating to ethics and integrity.
• Collaborate with on-site management to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Telephone etiquette

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Wage per hour

$18.25

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.