Front Desk Attendant

Front Desk Attendant Chilliwack, BC | Casual $22.15 per hour (plus $1.20/hour overnight shift differential when applicable) Ruth & Naomi's Mission is seeking warm, dependable, and professional Front Desk Attendants to join our team at the Family Centre. As the first point of contact for residents, program participants, visitors, community partners, and guests, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment. This position combines reception and access control responsibilities with participant engagement, de-escalation, safety monitoring, and facility support in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where every shift is different. If you're passionate about serving others, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a role that blends customer service with community support, we'd love to hear from you! What You'll Do • Welcome residents, participants, visitors, and community partners with professionalism and respect • Manage front desk operations, access control, phone calls, and visitor check-ins • Monitor building activity and respond calmly to safety concerns and incidents • Apply de-escalation techniques to help maintain a safe environment • Complete incident reports, shift logs, and other required documentation • Conduct regular patrols and monitor CCTV systems • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area and common spaces • Support staff and participants with day-to-day operational needs What You'll Bring • Minimum one year of experience in a front desk, client support, security, or community services role • Experience working with vulnerable populations is highly preferred • Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills • Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations • Strong observation, problem-solving, and documentation skills • First Aid, De-escalation, and Naloxone training (or willingness to obtain) • A compassionate, respectful, and team-oriented approach Compensation & Benefits • $22.15 per hour • Additional $1.20/hour overnight shift differential when applicable • Employer-paid extended health benefits (for eligible full-time employees) • RRSP matching program (for eligible full-time employees) • Education and training opportunities Why Join Us? At Ruth & Naomi's Mission, every interaction matters. As a Front Desk Attendant, you'll help create a safe, welcoming, and hope-filled environment while supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, and other complex barriers. Your kindness, professionalism, and ability to respond with compassion can make a lasting difference every day. Schedule • Casual • Primarily day and evening shifts, with overnight shifts available as operationally required • Weekend and holiday availability required based on operational needs View the full Job Description HERE!

The Front Desk Attendant manages reception operations, access control, and visitor check-ins while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. They also monitor building activity, perform patrols, and provide support to residents and program participants.

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a front desk, security, or community services role. Strong communication skills, the ability to remain calm in challenging situations, and relevant safety training are required.

• Extended health benefits • RRSP matching program • Education and training opportunities

• Customer servicePreferred
• First AidPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• De-escalation
• Safety monitoring
• Access control
• Problem-solving
• Documentation
• First Aid
• Naloxone training
• CCTV monitoring
• Conflict resolution
• De-escalation Techniques
• Professionalism
• Compassion
• Access Controls
• Closed-Circuit Television Systems (CCTV)
• Customer Service
• Incident Reporting
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Operations
• Telephone Skills
• Safety Monitoring
• Team Oriented

• Social Services
• Customer Service & Support
• Security & Safety
• Administrative
• Front Desk Attendant
• Concierge
• Client Information Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Concierges

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week