Receptionist

JOB POSTING

Receptionist

(Full-time, contract until March 31, 2025)

Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or status.

We are searching for a full-time Receptionist to provide administrative support in accordance with established policies and guidelines.

If you want to your skills, experience, and talents to an organization that is making a difference in the lives of newcomers then this is the opportunity for you!

Why join us?

We ensure our employees are reflective of the diverse clientele that we serve. We thrive on supporting our community, performing meaningful work, learning from our colleagues, making a difference and having fun!

What do we offer?

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive dental and health packages, paid sick time, learning and development opportunities, employee recognition programs, and a great workplace culture.

What you will be doing:

Greet and welcome clients and visitors to the networking hub in a professional manner.

Provide overall administrative support to the networking hub and programs provided at the location.

Provide professional telephone services by receiving and transferring incoming calls and, taking brief messages and passing these on via the email system or connecting callers to staff members’ voicemail

Provide networking hub information (such as program address, directions to locations, class schedules, website and other related information) to clients, visitors, and direct enquiries to the appropriate person.

Update and maintain community resources including information boards, resource binders and video resources

Schedule and book appointments with staff, partner organizations and clients

Assist to maintain and update office inventory and supplies and main the contact details.

Screen service/information requests and provide general information and appropriate referrals

Monitor and ensure that the reception areas and other common areas are kept tidy, project a professional image and that community information/resources are readily available

Perform other related clerical duties such as word processing, faxing, filing and collating

Maintain confidentiality associated with client interactions

What are we looking for?

High school diploma with course work in general office practices

Two years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience is an asset

Knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to issues affecting immigrant and refugee communities

Excellent communication and demonstrated cross-cultural communication skills

Excellent verbal and written English skills, second language is an asset

Exceptional organizational and time management skills

Ability to work evenings and weekends is required for this position

Location: 3495 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough

Compensation: $19.62 to $21.85 based on experience

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and occasional overtime

How to apply: Please refer to the CCS job portal on https://ccs.sutihr.com/jobs requisition code T466.

Application Deadline: February 15, 2024

CCS is committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.We encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black and other racialized persons, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities to consider working with and for CCS.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Please contact hr@ccscan.ca for assistance.

We strongly encourage all those who are interested to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement!