Receptionist I (2026-1242)

Carewest; Calgary; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Carewest is seeking a casual receptionist/clerical support role at our Calgary site. You will greet visitors, answer phones, and handle a variety of clerical tasks including drafting letters and reports, scheduling rooms, and managing supplies.

The role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Publisher is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Graduation from an administrative/office management program is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of reception/clerical experience required.
• Intermediate computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Publisher.
• This position requires high attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service, communication and organization skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills reception and clerical support responsibilities to the Site.
• Greet visitors, answer the telephone and direct inquiries professionally.
• Develop, format and edit letters, reports, memos, minutes and forms.
• Order, receive and maintain office supplies; schedule rooms and equipment.
• Schedule and book appointments and manage high-volume data entry; maintain policy manuals.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Education

High School diploma

Administrative/office management program (asset)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Publisher

Job description

Position Details

Position Status: Casual
Location: George Boyack, Administration BW
Hours: 0.00
FTE: 0.00
Shift: Days/Evenings
Shift Times: 0900-1700/1300-1945/1615-1945
Union: AUPE GSS
Rate of Pay: $18.55 - $22.35
PCN: N/A

Date Competition Closes

November 06, 2026

The Opportunity

Position Summary:
Under the general direction of the Operations Administrative Lead, this position fulfills the reception and clerical support responsibilities to the Site and generates letters, reports and other important documents.

As the first point of contact for all visitors to the Site, this position exemplifies customer service. This involves greeting and assisting visitors,
answering the telephone and directing inquiries as required in a professional and courteous manner.

Key accountabilities include: developing, formatting and editing materials for review such as correspondence, reports, memos, minutes, forms, etc.,
ordering, receiving and maintaining office supplies. Other responsibilities include, scheduling meeting rooms and equipment, scheduling and booking appointments (e.g. meetings, immunization), high volume of data entry and ensuring work area has all the relevant and up-to-date policy/procedure manuals, etc. Responsible for other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School diploma required.
• Graduation from a recognized administrative/office management program an asset.
• Minimum 2 year of reception/clerical experience required.
• Intermediate computer skills required (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, & Publisher).
• This position requires high attention to detail, accuracy and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service, communication and organization skills required.

About Carewest

We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.

We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.

Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required.

Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.