Receptionist

About Us:

Clark Freightways is a BC-based freight carrier, privately owned and operated since 1957. Our values of Integrity, Accountability and Teamwork have helped us build our reputation as a reliable partner, and a fair employer.

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a full-time Receptionist.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a high level of professionalism in all interactions with both internal and external customers. This includes timely and accurate relay of calls and messages, as well as greeting and providing orientation to visitors.

Duties include:

· Answering and directing all incoming calls

· Greeting clients upon arrival, provides visitor orientation

· Coordinating all courier traffic

· Monitoring incoming general email and faxes, and directing to appropriate party

· Processing inbound “truck mail” and inbound and outbound mail, and re-directing to appropriate party

· Preparing daily bank deposits

· Preparing spreadsheets and word documents, as required

· Providing interdepartmental assistance and office administration support as assigned

Education and Experience:

· Completion of a recognized post-secondary education in Business Administration or a related field, with two (2) years’ experience in an office environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

· Knowledge of Freight Industry and experience preferred

· Experience with multi-line telephone system

· Advanced level use of the Microsoft Office suite of programs, with basic to intermediate knowledge in Excel

· Demonstrated understanding of filing systems and file management

Competencies:

· Ability to work effectively as part of a team; collaborating with others to achieve goals and objectives

· Exceptional interpersonal and customer relations skills

· Positive attitude that communicates job related issues with a constructive, problem solving approach

· Excellent communications skills, both written and oral, in order to be effective in requesting and delivering information

· Highly organized with a proven ability to effectively prioritize work to meet deadlines

· Ability to work independently, problem solve and be attentive to details

· Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and commitment to service excellence

· Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, fast paced environment

· Flexibility to work different shifts and overtime as required

We offer:

• Full-time, permanent employment (in-office)
• A friendly, collaborative team that will support you
• A challenging and dynamic role that will develop your skillset and talent
• Group health benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Sick leave, and employer matched RRSP program.

Please submit your resume and cover letter online, Attention: Human Resources and quote “Reception 2024-3” in the email subject line.

No agencies or phone calls please.

Kindly note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $22.29 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Administrative: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Coquitlam, BC V3K 5Z2 (required)

Work Location: In person