Receptionist (Casual Part Time)

Cogir Senior Living; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation upon request

Professional environment

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is seeking a friendly Receptionist to join our on-site team. You will handle calls, greet visitors, manage mail, and support administration while upholding our values of integrity and service.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, prior reception experience, and proficiency with MS Office. You will work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to a welcoming, well-organized reception area.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• Previous reception experience is an asset.
• Professional and polished telephone manner.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls and respond to inquiries professionally.
• Redirect calls and take concise messages when required.
• Greet, assist and direct all visitors.
• Sort internal mail and maintain mail machine for external mail.
• Prepare packages and arrange courier pickup.
• Arrange meeting room schedules and bookings.
• Update phone and distribution lists.
• Maintain a clean, safe, fully stocked, organized reception area.
• Assist with small projects (labels, bulk mailing) as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values of ethics and integrity.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Reception experience

Telephone etiquette

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

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.

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

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.