Job Description

Job Title: Office Receptionist
Reports to: Corporate Services Manager
Location: 12 Peel St, Lindsay ON.
Salary: $44,500
Who We Are:
Working alongside rural, remote, Indigenous, and other communities, Ampere delivers programs for people of all ages to cultivate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) skills through innovative technology, art, and play. It offers world-class Makerspaces, maker kits and activities, and works with educators to introduce children to a STEAM-based curriculum that brings learning to life.
After more than a decade of co-designing and delivering science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education, Pinnguaqs name is changing to reflect the organizations evolution; Pinnguaq is now Ampere. Please take this into consideration while maneuvering our websites to better understand our story!
Job Summary: The Office Receptionist is an important part of the team, helping the office run smoothly and efficiently. This role involves greeting visitors, answering calls, taking care of administrative tasks, maintaining our company vehicles and running needed errands for the office. Its a great opportunity to build basic skills like communication, time management, and organization while supporting the team.
Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome visitors with a positive and professional attitude.
• Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls.
• Maintain the reception area, keeping it clean and organized.
• Receive and sort daily mail and deliveries. Ship and receive packages via the Canada Post website.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, monitoring inventory levels of office supplies, filing, groceries and snacks. Ensuring all areas are always well stocked.
• Provide general information about the company to visitors and callers.
• Ensuring company vehicles are well-maintained and ready for the day. Ensuring appointments for regular vehicle maintenance are scheduled.
• Comfortability driving our Ampere company vans to their regularly scheduled appointments, dropping packages off to the post office and running other errands to fulfill office needs.
• Support other departments with various tasks as needed.
• Assisting in addressing any office-related concerns promptly and effectively
• Ensure all meeting spaces and conference rooms are tidy (daily) and there is a full water pitcher and clean glasses for drinking.
• Coordinate with other departments as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Attributes and Qualifications:
Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.

• High school diploma or equivalent (additional training in office work is a bonus).
• Experience as a receptionist, front office representative, or in a similar role.
• Have a full G-class license and provide a driving abstract at request.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (e.g., Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar).
• Comfortable using office equipment like printers and fax machines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Customer service skills and a friendly demeanor.

We believe everyone has unique strengths, and were excited to support candidates in building the skills needed to succeed in this role.
Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). The approval for acceptance of a VSS lies with our People and Culture Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the VSS you are submitting. The expense for the VSS falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the People and Culture Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the VSS in the correct region.
Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.