Receptionist - 4 week Temporary Contract

Hamilton, ON

$21-$24/hour

About Us

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

The Role

We are seeking a professional and personable temporary receptionist to provide coverage for a short-term leave of absence in a busy professional services office. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with long-standing employees and great leadership.

Advantages

• Hourly rate of $21–$24/hour based on experience
• Monday to Friday, day shift hours
• Temporary opportunity with possibility of extension
• Gain hands-on administrative experience
• Fast-paced role that keeps you engaged and busy

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct clients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Manage incoming calls and direct them appropriately
• Schedule appointments for consultations and sessions
• Enter and maintain client information in the department database
• Receive and record client payments accurately
• Photocopy, scan, email, and organize documents as required
• Sort and distribute incoming mail, prepare outgoing mail and courier packages
• Save emails and correspondence to paperless filing systems

Requirements

• Secondary school diploma or post-secondary education in a related field
• 1–2 years of receptionist experience in a professional office environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with Ascend software is an asset
• Demonstrates professionalism, sensitivity, and respect in all client and colleague interactions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organized with effective time-management skills
• Able to handle payments and client inquiries with discretion and care

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