Posted 20 days ago
Part-Time Receptionist (8 AM to 4 PM)
@ Ashcroft Homes - The Astoria Inc.
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Ashcroft Homes - The Astoria Inc. is hiring a part-time receptionist for a retirement residence, working 8 AM to 4 PM at $18.70 per hour. The role answers calls, greets and directs visitors, handles mail and courier pickups, and books meeting rooms. Candidates need strong communication skills and Microsoft Office experience.
Responsibilities:
- Answer and redirect incoming calls
- Greet and direct visitors
- Handle internal and external mail and courier pickups
- Book meeting rooms and maintain phone and distribution lists
- Keep reception area clean, safe and stocked
Requirements summary:
- Above average interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Professional, polished telephone manner
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Highly organized and detail focused
- Expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email)
- Previous reception experience considered an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Ashcroft Homes - The Astoria Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Wage per hour
$18.70Cogir 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.
Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence
We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!
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.
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