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The same philosophy of personal attention that distinguishes Yorkville Education Company as a leading provider of post-secondary education makes us an exceptional place to work. We are a progressive and modern institution, responding to the needs of current and future students and implementing the best technology solutions to empower our work. We prioritize diversity, open doors to those often overlooked, welcome new Canadians, and provide pathways to successful careers.
Yorkville Education Company (which manages both Yorkville University and the Toronto Film School) began with a simple idea in 2004: offer flexible, rigorous, and career-focused degrees on campus and online to people who are on a purposeful path. With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick, we equip our graduates with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers value.
Focused on providing a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our teams, from the President to the newest staff member, share a passion for learning, teaching, and growing as individuals and as teams. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and genuinely kind work environment at our three campus locations and remotely.
If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.
Who we need
– The Receptionist is responsible for attending to visitors to the 2000 Steeles Avenue West location and dealing with all face-to-face and telephone enquiries. Additionally, this role provides general administrative and clerical support for the 2000 Steeles Avenue West location.
– Located at Yorkville University Steeles Campus, 2000 Steeles Avenue West, Concord, ON L4K 4N1
– Able to work from 11:00AM – 7:00PM ( Monday to Friday)
What’s in it for you
· Fun, competitive, and challenging work environment
· Health, Dental, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long Term Disability Benefits
· Incentives and rewards
· Career opportunities
· Free Tuition for all Yorkville University Programs
· Employee and Family Assistance Program
What you will do:
· Welcomes visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone
· Directs visitors to appropriate location/department
· Responds to queries from the public, customers and staff
· Provides information on the telephone, screens and directs calls
· Takes and relays messages appropriately
· Ensures knowledge of staff movements in and out of organization
· Receives and sorts mail and deliveries including courier deliveries and dispatch
· Schedules appointments and meetings
· Ensures appropriate supply of stationery and office materials
· Maintains meeting and conference room bookings
· Provides telephone backup for other campuses
· Provides general administrative and clerical support as required
· Monitor the FreshService queue for Student ID Cards and scheduling with the student an ideal time to create the Student ID Cards on campus for the students.
· Review the student bookings for computer lab time for the BID classroom 145.
· Inform operations of any new parking pass permit requests.
· Act as a liaison between the main reception desk and the student services desk.
· Assist with organizing of events being planned on campus at 2000 Steeles Avenue West such as, ordering catered cuisine, booking hotel requests and welcoming prominent guests and visitors.
What you bring:
– 2-3 years experience in a receptionist/administrative role
– 2-3 years experience in a customer service role
– Degree / diploma in business or related field would be an asset
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 future-forward.
– 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- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
– A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
– The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs – right up to our Doctorate offerings.
– An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.
Join us
We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.
Yorkville Education Company is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Human Resources at 1-866- 467-0661 ext. 1236.
Job Type: Full-time
