Why work for Lafarge?:

As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to shaping a greener, smarter and healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc., safety comes first, collaboration matters and diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually make our materials better.


Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview:
The Receptionist acts as an ambassador for the Greater Calgary Area office of Lafarge Western Canada by presenting a positive and helpful attitude towards customers, employees and the general public. The Receptionist is responsible for the daily upkeep of the office as well as providing backup administrative support to the Office Administrator.
Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome internal and external guests at the main reception
• Answer the main phone line and respond to general inquiries from the public
• Present a positive and professional image of the organization to all visitors and callers
• Enforce safety culture by conducting safety orientations to visitors ensuring emergency procedures and emergency exits are clearly pointed out
• Maintain visitor orientation tracking system
• Prompt pickup/drop-off, distribution and preparation of incoming and outgoing mail and couriers
• Maintain the daily upkeep/cleanliness of all common areas; reception, meeting rooms, copy areas, supply/storage room, lunchroom and kitchenettes
• Ensure all machines in common areas are functioning and arrange services as required (coffee machines, photocopiers, check-in system, etc)
• Assist in meeting logistics (calendar bookings, catering, registration, check-in, room set up/clean up)
• Manage office supply inventory (tracking and ordering)
• Manage phone lists and reception manual
• Responsible for payment of office and supply invoices and reporting expenses on SAP
• Liaise with building maintenance and external vendors providing office services
• Provide backup administrative support to the Office Manager
• Other office duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Education:

• Post-Secondary education in Business Administration an asset

Required Skills:

• 2 years + of reception/administrative experience
• MS Word skills with Word, Excel and PowerPoint an asset
• Sharepoint knowledge is an asset
• Excellent customer service skills and a friendly, positive attitude
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills; both verbal and written
• Self motivated, strong work ethic and initiative
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast paced environment
• High attention to detail

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required. LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.


Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.


Check out our YouTube channel to learn more about our operations and see all career opportunities at www.lafarge.ca/careers.


We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.