Receptionist - 1 Yr Contract - Toronto, Canada - Wolseley

Wolseley

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you'll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You'll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you'd like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

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Receptionist

Provides efficient receptionist and clerical services to the organization and routine administrative support._
Duties include receiving and directing a high volume of incoming calls; greeting visitors; sorting and_

- distributing incoming mail; typing a variety of documents and providing clerical assistance._

What you will do:

Operates switchboard and receives all incoming calls; determines the nature of the calls; answers, questions and/or transfers calls to the appropriate individual or division;
Acts as the initial on premise contact with visitors;
Provides direction to visitors and/or notifies appropriate employees;
Provides clerical assistance and support to other departments within office;
Updates telephone and branch location listings;
Performs a wide variety of general clerical work and assists with data entry as required;
Records all telephone and photocopier system malfunctions and reports them to the appropriate contact;
Arranges for special deliveries, registered mail, and courier services when needed;
Maintains records on postage and courier charges and is responsible for verifying the courier charges billed to the organization;
Performs other clerical and administrative duties as required.
Other jobs as assigned.

What you will bring:

Post Secondary education plus a minimum of two (2) to three (3) years related experience, preferably in an office environment or within the industrial distribution industry, or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
Experience working on a multi line switchboard;
Knowledge of general office procedures and general office equipment;
Ability to be tactful and diplomatic, with suppliers and customers;
Consistently meeting deadlines within a fast paced work environment and works effectively within time constraints;
Extreme attention to detail and accuracy;
Demonstrated initiative with the ability to work in a collaborative team based environment;
Highly organized in prioritizing work and multitasking;
Fluency in both French and English would be an asset.