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Our firm is searching for a professional Receptionist to maintain our reception area with efficiency and organization while providing administrative support to our Chief Administrative Officer.
Barteaux Labour & Employment Lawyers Inc. is a boutique labour and employment law firm representing private and public sector employers throughout Atlantic Canada. We offer the latest in technology, a beautiful office space, a supportive and collaborative office culture, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Our successful candidate will be a positive, hard working, proactive professional, with excellent attention to detail, high standards, effective communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as with our team. There is room for growth for the right candidate!
Job Title: Receptionist
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer
Main Responsibilities
- Maintaining our telecommunication system and providing training and support to staff.
- Ordering and maintaining sufficient office and kitchen supplies.
- Welcoming clients and visitors upon arrival at reception.
- Answering, screening, and transferring calls.
- Receiving and preparing couriers for delivery.
- Paying vendors and receiving account payments.
- Recording day to day accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in an integrated software system.
- Reconciling petty cash.
- Maintaining security system schedule for office doors and swipe cards.
- Purchasing cell phones and cell phone packages for our lawyers.
- Providing logistical support for meetings and events and assisting in catering arrangements.
- Assisting other staff with overflow work.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to work to a high standard of accuracy.
- Eager learner who has the self discipline to grow their skills, abilities, and experience.
- Experience as a Receptionist and with a VOIP phone system.
- Computer literate, with proficiency of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and the desire to provide outstanding service even when faced with challenging situations.
- Ability to work very well on own initiative, to take responsibility where necessary and to work as part of a team.
- Familiarity with the use of office equipment (photocopiers, phones, etc.)
- Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Diploma from a community college would be an asset.
- Experience with maintaining social media also an asset.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- DCS / DEC (required)
Experience:
- Front desk: 1 year (required)
- Administrative experience: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 2022-12-19
Expected start date: 2023-01-03