Job Description

We are seeking a friendly, professional, and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a receptionist. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for residents, visitors, and staff, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment. Key responsibilities include answering and directing incoming phone calls, taking messages as needed, and greeting individuals as they enter and exit the facility. You will also provide assistance with parking inquiries and issue complimentary parking passes when applicable. Additionally, you will be responsible for handling financial transactions, including the sale of meal tickets and other items. In emergency situations, you will initiate status announcements using the overhead paging system and make general announcements for meetings, daily prayers, birthdays, and other events. You will maintain the schedule for site tours and assist prospective residents and their families with inquiries. As part of your role, you will collect required documentation for visiting pets and issue pet ID tags in accordance with facility policy. It will also be your responsibility to ensure that the front entrance, foyer, reception desk, and administrative areas are always clean and organized. If you are looking to be part of a dynamic team and provide exceptional service in a friendly, community-oriented setting, we encourage you to apply! This position is non-unionized.


Classification: Receptionist Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE Unit and Program: Visitor Information SJAH Primary Location: St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Employee Class: Casual/Relief FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 20-JAN-2026 Date Available: 09-FEB-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Hourly Salary: $18.25 Maximum Hourly Salary: $27.38 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent required. Computer, email and keyboarding experience required. Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently required. Strong word processing skills using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Publisher) required. Able to understand both written and verbal instructions.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Able to recognize and maintain confidential information. Work with minimal supervision. Performs routine and repetitive tasks on a continuous basis. Repetitive wrist and shoulder motion. Long periods of sitting. Exposure to temperature changes in the work area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent receptionist/ switchboard experience is preferred. Experience working/ volunteering in a Long-Term Care facility or other hospital environment is preferred.