Job Title: Front Desk Receptionist
Job category: Contract, 1 year (Extendable)
Department/Group: Sunnyway Canada Capital Corp. & Innovate Phytotechnologies Inc.
Position type: Full-time (35 hr/week)
Start date: Sept 1, 2022
Role and Responsibilities
Key duties include:
- Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
- Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
- Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls; provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
- Ensure the reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
- Receive, sort and distribute daily mail and deliveries
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk
- Order front office supplies and keep the inventory of stock
- Keep updated records of office expenses and costs, and other inventories as needed
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing
- Be able to lift heavy items when required
- Other assigned tasks
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- A secondary degree in secretarial studies, administration, or any Bachelor of Arts degree.
- Recently graduated students may also be considered
Preferred Skills
- Time management skills to be able to prioritize activities, especially when there is a high volume of tasks
- Attention to detail to ensure that all company documents are free of any errors
- Positive attitude for greeting customers and clients in a friendly and warm manner upon arrival to the office or through the phone
- Communication skills to be able to communicate with internal team members or clients and understand their needs
- Strong organizational skills to keep multiple calendars organized
- Administrative skills to be able to use basic computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office
- Flexibility to be able to move between activities and duties quickly if priorities change
- Bilingual (Mandarin and English)
Additional Notes
WORK AUTHORIZATIONS: The position is open to candidates who are eligible to work in Canada, including recent graduates, new immigrants, and refugees.
TO APPLY
To be given assured consideration, please submit your application in one consolidated PDF document with cover letter and resume by 4:30 pm PDT on July 28, 2022.
If by email, please usethe subject line “SW-INVP: 2022/09 Front Desk Receptionist Application”.
We thank you for your interest in employment with Sunnyway and advise that only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
1) Fully vaccinated is recommended.
2) Masks are not mandatory in the office but are suggested if employees do not feel well.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC V6E 4H1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- languages other than English (preferred)
Application deadline: 2022-07-28
Expected start date: 2022-09-01