Receptionist
We are looking for a detail-oriented and success-driven Receptionist to join our team on a contract basis in Markham, Ontario. In this role, you will act as the first point of contact for visitors and staff, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This is a short-term opportunity lasting 2-3 weeks, ideal for someone with a strong administrative background.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and packages, arranging for couriers as required.<br>• Facilitate the booking of boardrooms and meeting spaces upon staff requests.<br>• Manage the initial invoicing process before forwarding it through the appropriate system.<br>• Answer and manage a multi-line phone system, directing calls and taking messages as needed.<br>• Provide exceptional customer service to visitors and employees, addressing inquiries promptly.<br>• Maintain organized filing systems for easy access to records and documents.<br>• Coordinate and schedule appointments, ensuring all parties are informed of meeting details.<br>• Handle email correspondence efficiently, responding to and forwarding messages as required.<br>• Assist with general office duties to support administrative operations.
• At least 2 years of experience in an administrative or receptionist role.<br>• A detail-oriented, friendly, and success-driven attitude.<br>• Ability to work independently and take initiative to complete tasks.<br>• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.<br>• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.<br>• Skilled in handling a multi-line phone system.<br>• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused mindset.
<p>Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.</p>
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- Markham, ON
- onsite
- Temporaire
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17.10 - 19.80 CAD / Hourly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented and success-driven Receptionist to join our team on a contract basis in Markham, Ontario. In this role, you will act as the first point of contact for visitors and staff, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This is a short-term opportunity lasting 2-3 weeks, ideal for someone with a strong administrative background.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and packages, arranging for couriers as required.<br>• Facilitate the booking of boardrooms and meeting spaces upon staff requests.<br>• Manage the initial invoicing process before forwarding it through the appropriate system.<br>• Answer and manage a multi-line phone system, directing calls and taking messages as needed.<br>• Provide exceptional customer service to visitors and employees, addressing inquiries promptly.<br>• Maintain organized filing systems for easy access to records and documents.<br>• Coordinate and schedule appointments, ensuring all parties are informed of meeting details.<br>• Handle email correspondence efficiently, responding to and forwarding messages as required.<br>• Assist with general office duties to support administrative operations.
- 2025-09-03T12:59:08Z