Receptionist

Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Fully On-site)
Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Duration: One-month contract with possibility for extension
Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check and professional references required

About the Opportunity
An established wealth management organization is seeking a professional Receptionist to join their Toronto office on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced front-desk professional who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment and enjoys creating exceptional experiences for clients, visitors, and internal teams.

As the first point of contact for a busy office, you will play a key role in maintaining a welcoming, organized, and professional workplace. This role requires someone who can confidently manage competing priorities, provide outstanding customer service, and seamlessly support executives, employees, and high-net-worth clients.

What’s In It for You
• Opportunity to work within a respected and professional financial services environment

• Exposure to senior leaders, executives, and client-facing operations

• Collaborative team culture that values professionalism, responsiveness, and service excellence

• Dynamic and fast-paced workplace where no two days are the same

• Potential for contract extension based on business needs

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees, ensuring a warm and professional reception experience

• You’ll manage multiple phone lines, direct inquiries, and coordinate communication across various teams

• You’ll oversee meeting room readiness, coordinate catering orders, and support office hospitality needs

• You’ll handle incoming and outgoing mail, courier shipments, and document distribution between offices

• You’ll monitor office and kitchen supplies, placing orders and maintaining organized common areas

• You’ll support executives and internal stakeholders with administrative and coordination tasks as needed

• You’ll maintain a polished and professional front desk presence while managing multiple priorities throughout the day

Skills and Qualifications
• 3+ years of direct corporate reception experience within a professional, fast-paced office environment

• Demonstrated experience managing a high-volume front desk and providing exceptional client service

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a polished and professional demeanor

• Experience supporting executives, multiple teams, and handling competing priorities simultaneously

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and strong overall technical aptitude

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities with strong attention to detail

• Proven ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and hit the ground running with minimal training

Why Partner with Altis
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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.