Posted 2 days ago
Receptionist
@ Robert Half
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Robert Half is hiring a temporary Receptionist for an Information Technology office in Ottawa, Ontario. The role covers front desk operations, phone and email handling, scheduling, data entry and filing. The posting asks for at least 3 years of receptionist or administrative experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Pay:
$22.16–$25.66 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Welcome visitors and manage the front desk
- Handle multi-line phone system and messages
- Coordinate calendars and schedule appointments
- Prepare and monitor email correspondence
- Enter data and maintain organized files
Requirements summary:
- At least 3 years receptionist or administrative experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Experience with data entry and file organization
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Robert Half
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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
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- 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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Menlo Park, CA |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1948 |
| Specialties | consulting servicesaccounting jobsfinance jobsadministrative jobslegal jobsIT jobsrecruitmentrecruitment agencycreative jobsstaffing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 509 |
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Responsibilities:
• Welcome visitors, respond to general inquiries, and ensure the front desk operates in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Manage a multi-line phone system by directing incoming calls promptly and taking clear, accurate messages when required.
• Coordinate calendars and arrange appointments, meetings, and other scheduling requests to support daily business activities.
• Prepare, send, and monitor email communications while maintaining a high standard in all written correspondence.
• Enter and update information in internal records, spreadsheets, and administrative documents with a high level of accuracy.
• Maintain organized filing systems for physical and electronic documents so information can be retrieved quickly when needed.
• Provide administrative support using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to assist with reports, tracking, and routine office tasks.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external contacts to help ensure smooth communication and a positive service experience. • At least 3 years of experience in a receptionist, front desk, or administrative support position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with visitors, staff, and external contacts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a multi-line phone system and handle competing priorities in a busy office setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook for scheduling, correspondence, and data management.
• Experience with data entry, file organization, and maintaining accurate administrative records.
• Well-developed customer service and interpersonal skills, with a dependable and effective approach.
• Ability to stay organized, manage time effectively, and maintain confidentiality in a focused work environment.
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