Receptionist

Are you a polished, welcoming professional looking for a high-paying, flexible temporary opportunity in Red Deer? Randstad Professional is currently seeking a temporary Receptionist to provide exceptional front desk coverage for our prestigious client's professional office during upcoming staff vacations in August and September.

If you excel at creating a warm, first-rate first impression, enjoy a relaxed working pace, and want to partner with a global leader in talent solutions, this Receptionist role in the business administration sector is the perfect fit for you.

About the Role
As a temporary Receptionist, you will serve as the face of our client's office in Red Deer. This position is ideal for an administrative professional or student who values work-life balance and is looking for temporary work that fits their schedule. Because internal computer access is not required for these specific duties, you are welcome to bring a book or your personal computer to stay occupied during quieter periods of the day.

This business administration role offers an outstanding pay rate of $28.80 per hour and requires coverage for two distinct upcoming blocks:

Block 1: August 10th to August 14th (Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Friday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM)

Block 2: September 16th to September 21st (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM daily)

"Randstad Professional: Find the right job, love what you do, and develop your career. With access to a wide range of roles with top employers, a global community of professional peers, and specialized training and support, we’ll be your guiding partner and help you build a rewarding career."

Advantages
Choosing to work as a temporary Receptionist with Randstad Professional comes with significant advantages:

• A highly relaxed, low-stress work environment with minimal high-volume pressure.
• The freedom to bring your personal laptop or reading material to use during downtime.
• Convenient daytime office hours with an early finish on Friday during the August block.
• Weekly pay schedule through Randstad's seamless payroll system.
• Dedicated support from our team of expert recruiters, who are specialists in the business administration field.

Responsibilities
As a temporary Receptionist representing our client through Randstad Professional, you will manage light front-desk operations in the business administration department. Your daily responsibilities include:

• Greet arriving clients, visitors, and walk-ins with a warm, welcoming, and professional demeanor.
• Offer beverages (coffee, tea, water) to clients upon arrival and ensure they feel comfortable while waiting for their advisor.
• Notify advisors or staff members promptly when their scheduled appointments have arrived.
• Receive, sign for, and sort daily incoming mail and packages into the designated back-office mail slots.
• Maintain the tidy, organized appearance of the reception desk, lobby, and beverage station area.
• Refer to the provided office instruction sheet to handle any minor, location-specific requests.

Qualifications
To be considered for this temporary Receptionist vacancy, candidates must meet these basic criteria:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a natural talent for customer service and front-facing hospitality.
• Clear, professional, and friendly verbal communication skills.
• Strong active listening skills to effectively address walk-in inquiries or client needs.
• Dependability and punctual attendance, ensuring the reception area is open and ready on time.
• Ability to self-manage downtime productively and respectfully.
• Prior experience in customer service, hospitality, hosting, or a front-desk/reception role.
• Absolute reliability to cover both required schedule blocks in August and September in Red Deer.
• A professional personal presentation suitable for a corporate wealth/advisor office environment.
• Access to reliable transportation to the office location in Red Deer, Alberta.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.

Summary
At Randstad, we believe in connecting talented individuals with opportunities that respect their lifestyle and professional ambitions. Our recruiters are industry experts who work closely with top-tier employers to match you with positions where you can shine. Whether you are seeking short-term temporary coverage like this Receptionist position or looking to take the next major step in your career, we are here to support your journey. Apply today on our website, or connect directly with our specialized business administration recruiters to make this role your next success.

If this particular role isn't the perfect match for your career goals, we invite you to reach out to our team to discover other exciting opportunities.

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.

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