Bilingual Receptionist

Bilingual Receptionist

Location: Toronto, On-site (5 days per week)

Language: Bilingual English and French, fluent written and spoken communication required

Duration: 11-week contract to start, with potential for extension

Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check required

 

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent short-term opportunity for a polished, reliable bilingual receptionist who enjoys being the welcoming face of a professional workplace. You will support a public sector organization in a secure, appointment-based environment where professionalism, discretion, and service excellence matter every day.

Reporting into a Facilities Manager, you will work closely with internal teams, facilities staff, and members of the public, providing essential front-line support in both official languages. Your calm presence and strong judgment will help ensure visitors and callers feel supported, informed, and directed appropriately, even in sensitive or high-priority situations.

What’s In It for You

You will step into a well-structured, respectful workplace that values reliability, professionalism, and collaboration. This role offers exposure to a large, complex public sector environment while allowing you to apply and expand your administrative and customer service skills.

You will benefit from a manageable call volume, clear processes, and a supportive team, all within a workplace that prioritizes safety, organization, and balance. It is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured setting and enjoys being a trusted point of contact.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll greet visitors, manage reception services, and act as the first point of contact for a secure office floor.
• In this role, you’ll assess the nature and urgency of inquiries and transfer or direct calls appropriately.
• You’ll provide general information to the public and internal teams in both English and French.
• You’ll support Facilities operations by receiving deliveries, signing packing slips, and processing invoices.
• You’ll maintain inventory lists and coordinate office supply orders.
• You’ll assist with security access, ID card creation, and workspace booking systems.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years of receptionist or administrative experience in a professional office setting.
• Fluent bilingual skills in English and French, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to remain calm, tactful, and professional.
• Proficiency with MS Office and comfort learning new systems.
• High attention to confidentiality, accuracy, and detail.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to start quickly.

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.