Receptionist

Location: Ottawa, ON, fully on-site at head office
Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills
Duration: 1-month contract, with potential to extend

About the Opportunity
Are you someone who enjoys being the friendly, dependable presence that keeps an office running smoothly? We’re supporting an organization in Ottawa that is looking for a Front Desk Receptionist to provide temporary, full-time coverage at their head office.

This is a hands-on, people-focused role where you’ll be the first point of contact for employees and visitors while providing practical day-to-day office support. Working Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., you’ll help create a welcoming, organized environment and ensure the team has what they need throughout the day.

What’s In It for You
• A consistent Monday-to-Friday daytime schedule
• An opportunity to join a friendly, professional office environment
• A varied role that combines reception, administrative support and office coordination
• Potential for the initial one-month assignment to be extended

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll welcome visitors and employees with a friendly, professional approach and provide front desk coverage throughout the day.
• You’ll receive and distribute incoming mail, deliveries and packages.
• You’ll support employees with everyday office needs, including printing, photocopying and booking conference rooms.
• You’ll order, organize and restock office and kitchen supplies to keep shared spaces well equipped.
• You’ll help keep the kitchen, reception area and other common spaces tidy and organized, including monitoring the fridge and supplies.
• You’ll provide light filing and general administrative support as needed.

Skills and Qualifications
• Previous experience in reception, front desk, office administration or a similar customer-facing role is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a warm and approachable manner.
• Comfortable providing hands-on administrative and office support throughout the day.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage routine tasks independently.
• Comfortable using standard office technology, including email, calendars, printers and basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Reliable and able to work on-site in Ottawa Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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.