Office Services Clerk/Receptionist - Contract

We are seeking an Office Services Clerk / Receptionist to join our Waterloo office. This opportunity is a 12-month contract with possibility of extension .

The Office Services Clerk / Receptionist is part of the Office Services team, delivering an exceptional client experience.

Working as a key member of this busy team, the successful candidate demonstrates initiative, a can do attitude, strong communication and organization skills, and a desire to work in and promote a client-first focused culture.

Contributing to the wider Office Services team along with work hour flexibility to accommodate business needs will be required.

Key Responsibilities :

• Welcoming clients in a professional manner and ensuring that the visitor experience is positive and consistent with the Firm’s service standards and values
• Promptly answering external and internal calls and directing them as required in a timely fashion
• Managing the security card program for employees and visitors
• Managing the boardroom booking process reserving boardrooms as requested, including all relevant information; providing communication to requestors appropriately;

assisting with boardroom set up as required

• Acting as point of contact for Emergency Procedures
• Performing other related duties as required, and providing clerical or administrative support as requested

What you'll bring :

• Community College education or equivalent combination of work experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a receptionist position
• Experience gained in the hospitality sector considered an asset
• Excellent MS Office skills and comfortable with AV technology is an asset
• Proven experience in a detail oriented and deadline driven environment
• Strong work ethic, can-do approach and positive team attitude

What we offer :

We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer :

• A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
• A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan and TFSA;
• Childcare, eldercare and family resources to support you and your family;
• A wellness reimbursement program to foster employee wellbeing as well as a perks program through Perkopolis;
• Professional development opportunities through MT Learn;
• Flexible working options;
• Special appreciation events / celebrations;
• Charitable savings programs.

Who we are :

Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.

Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls or agencies, please.

Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.