Receptionist

The Opportunity

Every day, thousands of Canadians are working to get us through the COVID-19 pandemic, and GardaWorld is at the forefront of this effort. Join us and help us keep our hospitals and essential services open and safe.

We are recruiting for a full time position providing receptionist and administrative support to our Calgary branch.

The individual will be the first point of contact for all employees working for the GardaWorld Calgary branch.

Qualified applicants will be seeking a position where they can apply their customer service skills.

Responsibilities Included:

• Greet all visitors in a professional manner into the office. Direct and/or instruct visitors as required.
• Accept and field all incoming telephone calls and re-direct where required, answer inquiries take messages for all staff as appropriate
• Maintain security access on premises during normal working hours; enforcing use of the visitor logbook, H&S screening questions and ensuring all personnel within the office are authorized and accounted for
• Maintain internal telephone directories and ensure they are up to date
• Sort and mail employee documentation as required. Maintain/update distribution lists as required
• Maintain and update employee filing as required
• Receive mail on a daily basis and distribute to office staff by organizing mail in appropriate mailbox. Post and drop-off at the end of each day
• Responsible to ensure that all courier packages are gathered, addressed, and sent for delivery on a daily or as required basis
• Responsible for the ordering/purchasing and control of all office stationary products
• Contribute to team effort by completing other administrative tasks such as assisting in the sorting of documents for distribution to field staff, photocopying, document maintenance, or other tasks as directed from time to time as required by branch management team
• Responsible in uniform management, which includes tasks such as ordering, tracking, sorting and outfitting Security staff
• Ensure that the entrance and reception area is clean and free of clutter on a daily basis

Benefits:

• Competitive standard wages
• Ongoing training and development available
• Medical benefits after 90 days
• Safe work environment

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a fast paced Receptionist role would be required
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient use of various office-based software including Microsoft Office
• Must be tech savvy and have the ability to process emails and phone calls
• Excellent problem resolution, interpersonal and time management skills and be dedicated to consistently producing quality work
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work between 0800 - 1700, Monday - Friday. Occasional weekend work might be required
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs., climb step ladders and be agile around the office when sorting heavy uniforms
• Professional deportment

Starting Pay Rate: $18.00