Receptionist (Temporary, Part-Time)

PARC Retirement Living; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Living Wage Certified Employer

Subsidized daily meals and beverages

Flexible hours and locations

Training opportunities

Extended Health, Vision, Dental, Life,

Job summary

PARC Retirement Living is seeking a part-time Receptionist to join the PARC Resident Services team at Cedar Springs PARC. The role supports residents, families and staff with a friendly, professional front desk presence and administrative tasks.

Your duties include greeting guests, answering inquiries, handling calls, organizing service requests, and assisting with events and other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• At least two years of reception experience in a similar environment.
• Strong focus on customer service and professionalism.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and publishing tools; Canva a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents and visitors to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
• Perform administrative tasks in a professional, courteous and organized manner.
• Answer calls, respond to requests, receive deliveries, and manage service requests.
• Schedule the residence driver and resolve booking conflicts.
• Scan invoices and route to managers for approval; assist with emergencies.
• Support recreation programs and collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Publisher

Canva

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Job description

Temporary, Part-Time (20-30 hrs) | September - November| Schedule: Wednesday/Thursday 7:00am-3:00pm + Friday/Saturday 3:00pm-9:00pm | Hourly Rate: $27.85

Are you an administrative professional who is looking for more meaning in your work?

PARC Retirement Living is an award-winning developer and operator of independent senior-living communities. We’re seeking a Receptionist to join our PARC Resident Services team in Cedar Springs PARC.

About working at PARC

PARC communities are home to active seniors; inspiring spaces where aging adults come to live well and engage with a vibrant community of like-minded people. PARC gives residents the freedom to live independently, while nurturing theirphysical and mental well-being.

As Receptionist, you are the communication hub of the community – and on the frontline of communicating our values to residents and families. This means:

• Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere by greeting residents and visitors.
• Performing a variety of administrative and support services in a professional, courteous, efficient and organized manner.
• Answering phone calls and responding to requests from residents and visitors – along with other reception duties such as answering resident inquiries, receiving deliveries and organizing service requests.
• Managing the residence driver’s schedule and handling any booking conflicts.
• Scanning payable invoices and submitting them to appropriate managers for approval.
• Responding to emergency calls and assisting with security issues.
• Assisting with recreation programs and events.
• Supporting Food Service, Housekeeping and other departments as requested.

The perks of PARC Hospitality

• Meaningful work. How many hospitality jobs can say that? At PARC, you’ll be making a positive difference in seniors’ lives, each and every day.
• A true living wage. PARC is a Living Wage Certified Employer!
• Refreshments while you work. PARC’s chef-prepared cuisine rivals the best in BC, and we offer subsidized daily meals and beverages to employees.
• Flexible hours and location. We’re open to scheduling when and where it works for you – with guaranteed shifts every week. PARC has five great locations across the Lower Mainland.
• A supportive, diverse team and training opportunities. We believe in giving our people opportunities to advance wherever we can.
• High-value benefits. We offer Extended Health, Vision, Dental, Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), to help protect your health, family and way of life. Plus: birthdays off with pay, parental top-ups and much more!

It takes a special kind of person to work here – does this sound like you?

• You are an upbeat and engaged team member who brings positive energy to all that you do.
• You have a Grade 12 education or equivalent, and at least two years of reception experience in a similar environment, with a strong focus on customer service.
• You’re consistently professional and courteous; able to interact tactfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• You handle high-stress situations calmly, and are comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You have exceptionally strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher. Knowledge of other accounting, publishing and graphics software, such as Canva, would be an asset, too.
• You have current First Aid and CPR certifications, along with WHMIS. FOODSAFE is an asset, as well.
• You understand and respect the needs of seniors, their families, and the professionals engaged in their care.

At PARC Retirement Living we require a Criminal Record Check, and a TB test within the first month of employment.