Reception Administrative Assistant

Job summary

Welcome visitors, answer calls and general email inquiries, and coordinate mail, deliveries, meeting rooms, audiovisual setup, and refreshments. Maintain reception and common areas, monitor supplies, respond to office requests, and provide administrative support, including preparing documents and spreadsheets.

Job details

Receptionist / Administrative Assistant – temporary Location: East Toronto, ON (near Leslieville/South Riverdale Job Type: Temporary, approximately 1 month+, with potential for extension Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm Pay Rate: $20-22/hr Start: immediate We are currently recruiting for a Receptionist / Administrative Assistant to support a small, polished and professional office environment in East Toronto, just west of Leslieville. This is an approximately one-month temporary opportunity with the potential to extend. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for visitors while providing day-to-day administrative and office support to help keep operations running smoothly. What You’ll Be Doing Welcome visitors and provide a friendly, professional first point of contact Answer incoming calls and direct inquiries appropriately Monitor and respond to general email inquiries Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail, couriers and deliveries Manage meeting room bookings and assist with room preparation Help set up basic audiovisual equipment for meetings and presentations Coordinate refreshments and catering when required Maintain an organized and welcoming reception and common area Monitor office and kitchen supplies and arrange replenishment as needed Assist with office and facility-related requests Provide general administrative and clerical support to the team Prepare and update basic documents and spreadsheets using Microsoft Word and Excel Communicate with employees, visitors and external contacts through email, phone and Microsoft Teams What We’re Looking For 1–3 years of experience in reception, front desk, office administration or a similar support role Strong verbal and written communication skills Professional, friendly and service-oriented approach Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to supporting office needs Comfortable working independently and taking initiative Why Consider This Opportunity? This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the center of a busy professional office and takes pride in creating a positive experience for visitors and colleagues. The initial assignment is expected to be approximately one month, with the possibility of continuing longer based on business needs. Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy. At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

What you’ll do

Welcome visitors, answer calls and general email inquiries, and coordinate mail, deliveries, meeting rooms, audiovisual setup, and refreshments. Maintain reception and common areas, monitor supplies, respond to office requests, and provide administrative support, including preparing documents and spreadsheets.

Requirements

Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience in reception, front desk, office administration, or a similar support role. Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams are required, along with a professional, service-oriented, proactive approach.

Listed skills

• Office Administration · Preferred
• telephone communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Microsoft Teams · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Reception
• Front Desk Support
• Office Administration
• Visitor Services
• Telephone Communication
• Email Communication
• Mail And Courier Coordination
• Meeting Room Coordination
• Audiovisual Equipment Setup
• Catering Coordination
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Organization
• Attention To Detail

Job areas

• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support

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