receptionist.

Are you a highly organized and reliable professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service? We are currently seeking an experienced Receptionist to join a professional corporate office in Oakville for a 6-month contract, with the potential for long-term opportunities.

If you have a strong administrative background, excellent communication skills, and thrive in a front-desk environment, we want to hear from you!

Location: Oakville, ON (Close to Oakville GO Station)
Job Type: 6-Month Contract (with possibility of extension or permanent hire)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $23.00 - $25.00 / hour
Target Start date: June 1st

Advantages
- Competitive Compensation: Earn $23.00 - $25.00 per hour.
- Consistent Schedule: Enjoy a standard Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM work week.
- Convenient Location: 100% on-site in Oakville, conveniently located close to the Oakville GO Station.
- Career Growth: 6-month contract with a strong possibility of extension or transitioning to a permanent role.
- Supported Onboarding: Comprehensive on-site training provided during your first few days to set you up for success.

Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact, warmly meeting and greeting visitors and clients in a professional office setting.
- Manage inbound phone calls, utilizing strong logical and detail-oriented skills to assist callers and transfer them to the appropriate queues.
- Provide empathetic and resilient customer service, effectively navigating conversations with clients inquiring about sensitive topics like insurance claims.
- Perform various administrative duties including processing paperwork, handling registered mail, and managing office supplies/organization.
- Utilize MS Excel and other computer systems to multitask and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 1.5+ years of recent Reception experience (this experience must be clearly reflected on your resume).
- Administrative Skills: Strong overall administrative background with proficient MS Excel skills.
- Communication: Excellent, professional English communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Customer Service: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to remain calm, professional, and empathetic in all situations.
- Work Ethic: Highly reliable, detail-oriented, punctual, and an excellent multitasker.
- Eligibility: Must be legally eligible to work full-time in Canada.

Summary
How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to start on June 1st, please apply directly and / or email your updated resume directly to View email address on randstad.com.

To be considered, you must copy, paste, and answer the following 10 pre-screening questions in the body of your email:

Are you legally eligible to work full-time in Canada?

Are you comfortable working 100% on-site in Oakville (close to the Oakville GO station)?

How many years of recent Receptionist experience do you have? (Minimum 1.5 years required)

What specific tasks did you handle in your previous reception role, and in what industry?

How would you rate your general administrative and MS Excel skills (out of 10)?

How would you rate your professional English communication skills (out of 10)?

Are you available to start working on June 1st? (This is a hard requirement).

Can you confirm you have no pre-booked vacations in the next 3 months?

Are you comfortable committing to a 6-month contract, understanding there is a possibility for extension or permanent hire?

Have you attached your most up-to-date resume reflecting your reception experience?

We appreciate all applications, however, only those who meet the requirements for this role will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to View email address on randstad.com to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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