Temporary Receptionist - Winnipeg, Canada - Pembina Trails School Division
Description
RECEPTIONIST
START DATE:
June 24, 2024
END DATE:
June 20, 2025
Position Title:
Temporary Receptionist
Department:
Human Resources
Reports To:
Chief Human Resources Officer through the Executive Assistant
Union Status:
CUPE 5121
Location:
Administration Office
Hours:
Regular Full-Time (7 hours/day)
Language Requirement:
English
Job Description Reviewed:
November 2023
- NEW APPLICANTS WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A SECRETARIAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT.**_
Purpose of Position
The Receptionist is the first point of contact for employees or visitors at the Administration Office. They create a welcoming environment for the Division, its employees, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- As the first point of contact, welcomes visitors at the front desk by greeting them in a warm and friendly manner, directing and alerting staff when their visitors have arrived.
- Answers, screens, takes messages or forwards incoming phone calls to the appropriate staff in a polite and friendly manner.
- Takes visitor or caller complaints or issues and passes them on to the appropriate individual.
- Provides administrative support to the Human Resources department and other departments when needed.
- Ensures the reception area is always tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (example, pens, forms, brochures).
- Receives, sorts, and distributes daily mail/faxes/deliveries.
- Maintains office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk.
- Responds to basic parking and artwork display inquiries.
- Orders, organizes, and maintains office files and supplies.
- Updates calendars on meeting room doors daily and provides the caretaker with this information.
- Prepares spreadsheets, letters, memos, etc., when requested.
- Coordinates external courier pickups for staff.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned to support the efficient operation of the Department.
Skills and Qualifications
Skill and Knowledge - Required:
- Grade 12 education or GED and administrative training or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Minimum typing speed of 50 wpm.
- Ability to operate Polycom multiline switchboard.
- Ability to maintain discretion with respect to sensitive or confidential information.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Welldeveloped interpersonal, public relations and customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain discretion with respect to sensitive or confidential information.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Skill and Knowledge - Desired:
- Experience in a large urban school division.
onditions of Employment
- Police Information Check
- Child Abuse Registry Check
- Completion of Commit to Kids or Respect in Schools training
- Completion of New Employee Safety Orientation
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
- Work is in an office environment.
- May require long periods at a desk, and time in front of a computer.
Pay:
From $24.38 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location:
In person
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