Receptionist

HOURS:

• Casual shifts Monday to Friday, 7:30 am-4:00 pm (vacation & sick time coverage).
• Weekly Hours: as needed

• Answer and screen telephone calls.
• Direct, answer and resolve general inquiries.
• Greet, assist and escort visitors in the reception area.
• Photocopy and distribute materials as requested.
• Receive requests and order office supplies.
• Open and distribute incoming mail and processes outgoing mail.
• Handle petty cash and prepare receipts for customers/donors.
• Maintain databases as required.
• Draft and prepare correspondence, presentations, brochures, flyers, advertisements, invitations, certificates subject to supervisory approval (e.g. PowerPoint presentations).
• Coordinate vehicle and room calendars, including documentation and bookings.
• Media and other research for Gateway of Hope related items.
• Schedule room bookings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of various administrative procedures and practices
• Excellent word processing and computer skills
• Familiarity with scheduling and booking processes
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.