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Receptionist

@ Robert Half

Guelph, Ontario

$20.50–$22/hrTemporary1+ years experience
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Overview

Robert Half is hiring a temporary receptionist to run daily front-office operations in Ontario. The role covers greeting visitors, handling a multi-line phone system, managing mail and courier shipments, keeping visitor logs and light admin tasks. Candidates need at least one year of front-desk experience and Microsoft Office skills.

Pay:

$20.50–$22 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Welcome visitors, employees and clients at the front desk
  • Handle incoming calls and route messages on a multi-line phone system
  • Oversee mailroom, courier shipments and priority packages
  • Maintain visitor sign-in records and reception logbooks
  • Prepare, organize and file office documents

Requirements summary:

  • At least 1 year of receptionist or front-desk experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Experience with data entry and filing systems
  • Ability to manage several tasks and stay organized under pressure
  • Maintains confidentiality with sensitive information

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Employer posting date
2026-11-01
First seen by our source
2026-10-28
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Experience1+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We provide dynamic contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions across finance, accounting, technology, marketing, creative, legal, and administrative sectors. 🏆 In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, and with Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. 🏦 Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI), we’re at the forefront of innovation in talent acquisition.

LinkedIn followers
4,724,671
People associated on LinkedIn
27,769
Reported office locations
  • 2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US
  • Robert Half International, Avenue Louise, 250 - 5th floor, Brussels, 1050, BE
  • Robert Half International, 10th floor, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London SE1 9SG, GB
  • Robert Half International, Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 1184, 11° andar, Sao Paulo, SP 04548-004, BR
  • Robert Half International, Level 24, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
  • 140 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
  • Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo 1184, São Paulo, BR
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583, US
  • 20, Avenue André Prothin, Tour Europlaza, Courbevoie, Île-de-France 92400, FR
Business categories
  • Skill Assessment
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Employment
  • Consulting
  • Recruiting
  • Marketing
  • Security
  • Advertising
  • Staffing Agency
Other recorded names
  • Robert Half
  • Robert Half
Specialties
  • consulting services
  • accounting jobs
  • finance jobs
  • administrative jobs
  • legal jobs
  • IT jobs
  • recruitment
  • recruitment agency
  • creative jobs
  • staffing
  • hiring
  • employment agency
  • contract talent
  • contract professionals
  • talent solutions
  • contract employment
  • permanent placement
  • customer support jobs
  • and marketing jobs
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersMenlo Park, CA
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1948
Specialtiesconsulting servicesaccounting jobsfinance jobsadministrative jobslegal jobsIT jobsrecruitmentrecruitment agencycreative jobsstaffing
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Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Receptionist to support daily front-office operations in Ontario. This contract position is ideal for someone who communicates clearly, stays organized in a fast-paced setting, and creates a welcoming experience for employees, visitors, and clients. The successful candidate will manage reception duties, coordinate mail and document handling, and maintain confidentiality while balancing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome visitors, employees, and clients in a courteous manner while ensuring the front desk reflects an organized and welcoming image.

• Handle incoming calls through a multi-line phone system, respond to routine inquiries, and direct messages to the appropriate contacts promptly.

• Oversee daily mailroom activities, including sorting regular mail, coordinating courier shipments, and processing priority packages and other deliveries.

• Keep visitor and access records up to date by monitoring sign-in procedures and maintaining reception logbooks with accuracy.

• Prepare, organize, and file office documents so records remain easy to retrieve and properly maintained.

• Support administrative tasks such as data entry, photocopying, laminating, and assembling bound documents as needed.

• Manage email correspondence and assist with routine office communication while protecting sensitive and confidential information at all times.

• Provide flexible front-office support during a short-term coverage period, adapting quickly to changing priorities and operational needs.

• At least 1 year of experience in a receptionist or front-desk position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Demonstrated ability to manage several tasks at once and remain organized under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook in an office environment.
• Experience with data entry, email communication, and maintaining organized filing systems.
• Comfortable operating a multi-line phone system and handling a high volume of inquiries professionally.
• Adaptable, dependable, and able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.

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