Receptionist

Receptionist
Location: This posting is for an existing vacancy in Wellington-Altus’ Calgary office.
Our organization:
Founded in 2017, Wellington-Altus Financial Inc. (Wellington-Altus) is the parent company to Wellington-Altus Private Counsel Inc., Wellington-Altus USA Inc., Wellington-Altus Insurance Inc., Wellington-Altus Group Solutions Inc., and Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc.-the top-rated* investment dealer in Canada and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. With over $45 billion in assets under administration and offices across the country, Wellington-Altus identifies with successful, entrepreneurial advisors and portfolio managers and their high-net-worth clients.
*Investment Executive 2025 Brokerage Report Card.
The opportunity:
The Receptionist plays a critical role in delivering Cresco’s high-touch, client-first experience. As the first point of contact with clients and visitors, this position sets the tone for every interaction, ensuring a warm, professional, and polished welcome while instilling confidence from the moment someone enters the office. Beyond front-desk responsibilities, the Receptionist provides essential administrative support, manages daily office flow, and acts as a central point of coordination for the team. This role requires strong ownership, attention to detail, and accountability, directly contributing to the efficiency of operations and the consistent delivery of exceptional client experience.
Key responsibilities include:
• Welcome clients and visitors as the first point of contact, delivering a warm, professional, and polished experience both in person and over the phone; ensure all inquiries are handled promptly or directed to the appropriate team member
• Answer and manage incoming calls with professionalism and efficiency, accurately fielding inquiries and directing them to the appropriate team member to ensure a seamless client experience
• Drive meeting coordination by booking client review meetings, preparing meeting rooms, and leading calendar coordination across several schedules
• Take ownership of front-of-office operations and perform additional duties as required to ensure a seamless client experience
• Manage all incoming and outgoing mail and courier deliveries, ensuring timely distribution
• Support basic banking activities, including deposits and other routine transactions, with accuracy and accountability
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with clients, staff, and external partners
• Contribute to a positive office environment by supporting team initiatives and assisting with special projects or tasks as assigned
The ideal candidate will possess:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Post-secondary education in business administration, office management, or a related field is an asset
• 1-3 years’ experience in receptionist role
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite, especially Outlook and Teams.
• Delivers a consistently polished, professional, and welcoming experience as the first point of contact, setting the tone for all client interactions
• Excellent attitude and commitment to providing exceptional service
• Demonstrates a high level of accountability, adaptability, and innovation in achieving both day-to-day responsibilities and long-term goals
• Highly organized with a consistent and reliable work ethic
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to manage a high volume of competing priorities.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality.
Conditions of employment:
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• A background check, satisfactory to the employer, may be required of the successful applicant prior to commencing employment. Wellington-Altus Private Wealth is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply. If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.
To apply:
Click the Apply for This Job button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be used to screen and assess candidates for this role. More information about working at Wellington-Altus can be found on our website at www.wellington-altus.com.