Job Description

Bilingual Receptionist

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AY2 Bilingual Receptionist


Regular/full-time


Department of Families


Community Services and Supports Division


Winnipeg MB


Advertisement Number: 43674


Salary(s): AY2 $40,153.00 - $46,583.00 per year


Closing Date: March 21, 2025


The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).


This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.


An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.


The Department of Families is organized into several divisions that are responsible for a wide range of programs and services that are delivered by the department, or by community-based partner organizations.



To be considered for this competition you must submit an Application Screening Form. Complete the Application Screening Form at the link below. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

Click here to access the Application Screening Form.

Conditions of Employment:


Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and French.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Experience providing secretarial and/or administrative support such as: receiving/distributing mail, answering telephone inquiries, photocopying, maintaining office supplies, electronic and manual filing. Experience drafting, formatting, editing and proofing various types of documents, such as correspondence, email, reports and memos. Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines and work within tight timelines. Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of staff and the general public, both in person and by phone. Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment with all levels of staff. Experience working with highly sensitive and confidential information. Excellent verbal communication skills in English and French. Excellent written communication skills in English and French.

Duties:


Reporting to the Administrative Services Manager for supervision and workload management, the incumbent is responsible for providing receptionist, switchboard and office support services in a community office within Winnipeg Child and Family Services. These responsibilities include but are not limited to; answering telephone calls, responding to client questions, monitoring safety issues in family visiting rooms/meeting rooms, opening and distributing mail.


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Apply to:

Advertisement # 43674
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.


Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resume and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.


Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.


We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.


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