Receptionist - Concord, Canada - Yorkville University & Toronto Film School

Yorkville University & Toronto Film School

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Concord, Canada

11 hours ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The same philosophy of personal attention that distinguishes Yorkville Education Company as a leading provider of post-secondary education also makes us an exceptional place to work.

We are a modern and progressive institution that prioritizes diversity, opens doors to those often overlooked and provides pathways to successful careers.

Yorkville Education LP launched in 2004 with a simple idea: to offer people in search of a purposeful path with the flexible, rigorous and career-focused degrees they need to succeed.

With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick, we equip our online and on-campus graduates from both

Yorkville University and Toronto Film School with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers seek out.

Every member of our team - from the President, right on down to the newest hire - shares a passion for learning, teaching and growing, both as individuals and as a collective.

While our focus remains on providing our students with transformative, accessible and flexible higher education pathways, we also nurture an inclusive, supportive and genuinely kind work environment for our employees in three provinces.

If you want to help transform the Canadian post-secondary education landscape and shine a light on academic excellence, please join us.

Who we need:

Yorkville University is looking for a receptionist to manage our front desk daily and to perform a variety of administrative tasks.

As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our students, guests and staff. The Receptionist's duties include welcoming and greeting anyone who visits the campus. You will also coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls.

To be successful in this role, you should have a customer service mentality, greeting guests and staff in a friendly and professional manner.

We are looking for someone with a Team Player and Can-Do attitude, who can effectively multi-task with strong time management skills.

You should be able to deal with emergencies in a timely and calm manner, while streamlining office operations.

If you want to take on a role where in an environment that makes a profound difference on the experience of students, we would love to talk to you.

What's in it for you:

We provide a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our team shares a passion for learning, teaching, and growing.

We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and diverse work environment throughout our three campus locations.

Health Benefits
Dental Coverage
Competitive Salary
Fun, competitive, and challenging work environment
Incentives and rewards
Career growth
Free Tuition for all Yorkville University Programs
Employee and Family Assistance Program

What will you do:

The Receptionist's duties and responsibilities are to ensure the front desk welcomes guests positively and executes all administrative tasks to the highest quality standards.

Greet and welcome students, guests and employees
Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
Receive, sort and distribute daily deliveries
Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
Manage booking system for desks and meeting space
Coordinate any catering requirements for meetings and office events
Keep office stocked with coffee, coffee supplies and snacks
Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, and photocopying

Hours
Monday to Friday 11:00 am

7:00 pm

What you bring:

Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Handson experience with office equipment (desktop, printers)
Professional attitude and appearance
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
Excellent organizational skills
Multitasking and timemanagement skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
Customer service and Team Player attitude
High school degree; additional certification in Office Management is a plus

What does the best of all worlds mean at Yorkville Education?

An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be futureforward.
The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees and ultimately our students

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