Receptionist - 2538

Are you an administrative professional with experience in a fast paced environment? Do you have strong customer service skills and previous front-desk experience?

If so, we have a great opportunity for you! Our client in the insurance industry is seeking a Receptionist to support their team in Markham (working onsite).

This is a 5 month contract.

Advantages

• Gain experience working for a well-known insurance company
• Earn a rate of $20.83 / hr
• Full time hours on a 5 month contract
• Hours : 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm or 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm
• Markham location (working onsite)

Responsibilities

• You will be the first and central point of contact for all visitors and clients to the Markham office, creating a positive and professional first impression
• Receive clients and visitors and ensure prompt contact is made with the appropriate individual or department
• You will apply your strong customer service and problem-solving skills, while juggling multiple demands, and at times unhappy customers.
• Warm and engaging demeanor with the ability to comprehend and interpret instructions to ensure understanding. Ability to assess circumstances, empathize and offer help.
• Provide administrative support to the Corporate Procurement and Corporate Services team, including developing job processes for backup reception coverage.
• High level of integrity and professionalism; willingness to own actions from beginning to end; enthusiasm and flexible approach to work.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of administrative / reception experience
• You have a professional, pleasant, and enthusiastic demeanor
• The ability to work independently in a pro-active manner
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must have strong English communication skills
• You are well versed and comfortable with multi-tasking
• Must have strong experience with Word and Excel

Summary

If you're interested in the Receptionist role in Markham, please apply online at www.randstad.ca.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees.

In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming;

Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle.

We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.

ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.