Receptionist - Jfl - Montreal - Montréal, Canada - Jarislowsky Fraser

Jarislowsky Fraser

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 182676

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited is an investment management firm with over 60 years of experience conducting fundamental research and managing assets for pension funds, foundations and endowments, corporations and individuals in Canada and internationally — representing more than CA$56 billion in assets under management.

Our history and culture are rooted in investment stewardship that is expressed through an adherence to quality investing consistent with our long-standing investment philosophy and the advancement of good governance and sustainable investing.

Acting in the best interests of our clients is the cornerstone of everything we do. Headquartered in Montreal, we have offices in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.

Purpose

The role of receptionist is to help the Montreal team in their daily tasks and to act as a one-stop-shop for customer service.

The receptionist liaises and maintains strong relationships with current and potential clients, as well as their custodians, trust companies and brokers.

Key Responsibilities

Main receptionist in Montreal Office
Works from the office 5 days a week
Ensure reception always has someone to greet clients and answer phones
Open reception Montreal at 8:30 am every day
Close switchboard and lock up reception at 5 pm (end of day)
Picking up, opening, distributing, stamping & delivering mail (courier and regular mail)
Schedule conference room reservations for meetings
Responsible for cleanliness/tidiness of reception, boardrooms, mailing room & kitchens
Order and keep inventory of supplies
File closed accounts
Printing and binding books/reports for client meetings or other staff
Replace the backup receptionist when necessary
Other tasks as requested by management

Education / Experience / Other Information

DEC Cegep/College degree (Administrative degree)
35 years of work experience in a similar role
Investment industry experience (Brokerage, Investment Management or Trust Company) is advantageous
Strong knowledge of Excel and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Innovative and eager for involvement in news projects and initiatives
Strong customer service
Proactive and professional when managing customer issues
Reliable, with a good sense of judgment
Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English and French
High levels of selfmotivation and selfdiscipline
Highlevel of attention to detail and accuracy
Punctual

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas

Guided by our purpose:
"for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited ("JFL") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank") and operates as a distinct business division. JFL manages the portfolios of pension funds, foundations and endowments, corporations and high-net-worth individuals in Canada and internationally.