Réceptionniste Weekend - Calgary, AB, Canada - Fearisnotlove

Description

We are looking for a Relief Receptionist to work in our Shelter Location. This position is a union, position providing coverage when needed and Weekend Daytime hours.
These four words capture perhaps the most important thing you need to know about us. We believe that every human has the right to live free of fear... and feel safe, respected, supported and loved.

Our goal is to help people to have violence-free lives, to live without fear, and get to the ultimate outcome – love.

We are looking for people who want to be part of changing the conversation about domestic violence and abuse. We have evolved from our beginnings as the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter. We are relentless in our commitment to our clients, our communities and each other. We are looking for a Relief Receptionist to work in our Shelter Location . The successful candidate must be available to work weekend shifts.
Monitoring individuals arriving at the Emergency Shelter and being responsible for door security.

• Dealing with the general public, as a representative of the Agency, in a supportive and helpful manner in both phone and face-to-face contact.
• Greeting staff, clients, volunteers, and external parties entering the reception area in a professional, courteous manner, and directing them to the appropriate staff and/or office, ensuring mature judgment and tact is exercised at all times.
• Ensure the policy and protocols are followed when responding to Calgary Police Service and Child and Family Services staff upon arrival at the Emergency Shelter.
• Manage the switchboard, respond to routine telephone inquiries, and direct calls to the appropriate staff member and/or record and deliver messages as necessary.
• Respond to client requests, including the provision of direction, transportation, information, and bus tickets.
• A minimum of a high school diploma or an equivalency, supplemented with post-secondary secretarial/administrative training.
• At least two (2) years previous clerical/administrative working experience related to typing, copying, faxing, and managing a switchboard.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) preferred.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English. A second language would be an asset.
• Effective January 1st, 2022 being fully vaccinated against Covid-19 is a condition of employment.
• In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

FearIsNotLove is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion . We encourage qualified candidates from all genders, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply.
We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries.
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