Receptionist (Temporary 3-Month Term)

Job summary

The Receptionist serves as the primary point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees while managing incoming calls and correspondence. They also provide general administrative support, including filing, data entry, and maintaining office supplies.

Job details

OVERVIEW Vertex is currently accepting applications for a temporary Receptionist to join our team in Sherwood Park, Alberta for a 3-month term. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. As the first point of contact for visitors, clients, vendors, and employees, the Receptionist plays an important role in creating a welcoming and professional experience. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, has a positive attitude, and takes pride in providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will be available to start on October 19, 2026. CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS Previous reception, customer service, retail, hospitality, or office experience is considered an asset. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Friendly, professional, and approachable demeanor. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a busy office environment. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Dependable, punctual, and willing to assist where needed. Positive attitude and strong team-oriented approach. Enjoys working with and helping people. RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, vendors, and employees. Greet guests and direct them to the appropriate person or department. Answer, screen, and transfer incoming phone calls. Take and relay messages in a professional and timely manner. Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, courier packages, and deliveries. Coordinate outgoing courier shipments and mail. Provide general administrative support to various departments. Assist employees with general office inquiries and support requests. Maintain reception and common areas in a clean and professional manner. Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, and other administrative tasks as required. Order and maintain office supplies as needed. Other duties as assigned. LOCATION Sherwood Park, Alberta ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Full-time temporary position (3-month term). Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. APPLY NOW With a track record of success, Vertex provides a fast-paced environment where people thrive. We recognize that each member brings valuable skills to the Vertex team, and we make health, safety, and community well-being a priority across our organization. At Vertex, we value teamwork, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture. If you enjoy helping others, creating a welcoming environment, and being an important part of a busy office, we would love to hear from you. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. VERSATILITY. EXPERTISE. With these two words, Vertex makes the promise that we will always be versatile in developing solutions to our clients’ unique needs and that we will always demonstrate expertise in our designated fields. Since 1962, Vertex has been a leading North American provider of environmental services. With over 60 years of expertise, Vertex helps clients achieve their development goals through our versatile suite of services. From the initial site selection, consultation and regulatory approval, through construction, operation and maintenance, to project completion and environmental cleanup, Vertex offers a diverse range of services throughout the life cycle of our clients’ projects.

What you’ll do

The Receptionist serves as the primary point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees while managing incoming calls and correspondence. They also provide general administrative support, including filing, data entry, and maintaining office supplies.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Previous experience in reception, customer service, retail, or office environments is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• punctuality · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Filing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Multi-tasking
• Microsoft Office
• Outlook
• Word
• Excel
• Punctuality
• Teamwork
• Administrative support
• Data entry
• Filing
• Scanning
• Office Supply Management
• Administrative Support
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• Positivity
• Administrative Functions
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer Service
• Data Entry
• Interpersonal Communications
• Microsoft Outlook
• Multitasking
• Telephone Skills
• Site Selection
• Team Oriented
• Prioritization
• Greeting Customers
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

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

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