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Receptionist

Provide comprehensive secretarial support to management and serve as the primary point of contact for visitors and callers. Maintain essential facility records, handle resident requests, and manage daily administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.

  • On-site
  • Ottawa, ON
  • Posted Aug 27, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 11, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Casual: $ 18.12 At Riverstone Retirement we are committed to the long term success of our Team Members and their careers. We strive to work with all Team Members to understand their individual career paths and encourage them to invest in their own growth and development opportunities. All Team Members are required to notify their immediate manager of their interest, prior to applying for a role, and we thank you for your interest in applying. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Grade 12 minimum Background: Minimum of three years’ related experience, preferably in the health care industry Secretarial skills and experience with office procedures required; Knowledge of business equipment and computer applications, such as MS Office, data entry, etc. Bilingualism in French and English an asset Personal Requirements: Work as part of a team Capable of adapting to different situations and change Patience, tolerance and politeness when responding to residents, visitors, suppliers, etc. FUNCTIONS: Provide full secretarial support for the General Manager and other department managers; Provide initial warm welcoming reception and telephone contact with visitors. Provide direction to visitors and callers and/or notify appropriate people as required; Maintain daily records such as Resident Evacuation list, assignment of parking spaces, resident checklist, resident telephone list, employee contact list, guest suite reservations, etc.; Book hairdressing appointments, esthetician appointments, take maintenance requests, dining room reservations, etc.; Observe coming and goings of residents from facility; Handle payments from residents or family members; Sort incoming mail for distribution to residents and all departments; Present a positive image of the residence to the public Riverstone Retirement is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please advise in advance if you require any accommodation during the application or selection process. Any information you send us will be handled professionally, respectfully and in complete confidence. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Provide comprehensive secretarial support to management and serve as the primary point of contact for visitors and callers. Maintain essential facility records, handle resident requests, and manage daily administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of a Grade 12 education and at least three years of related experience, preferably within the healthcare industry. Proficiency in MS Office and office procedures is essential, with bilingualism in French and English considered an asset.

Listed skills

  • Customer servicePreferred
  • adaptabilityPreferred
  • interpersonal skillsPreferred
  • record keepingPreferred
  • MS-OfficePreferred
  • telephone communicationPreferred
  • Data entryPreferred
  • schedulingPreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Secretarial support
  • Office procedures
  • Data entry
  • MS Office
  • Telephone communication
  • Customer service
  • Record keeping
  • Scheduling
  • Bilingualism
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Adaptability
  • Patience
  • Healthcare Industry Knowledge
  • Bilingual (French/English)
  • Data Entry
  • Health Care Industry
  • Office Procedures
  • Politeness
  • Reservations
  • Secretarial Experience

Job areas

  • Administrative
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Healthcare
  • Receptionist
  • Receptionists (general)
  • Receptionists and Information Clerks

Additional details

Minimum education
High school
Minimum experience
2+ years
Apply by
Sep 11, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week