Receptionist

Location: Kanata, Ontario, On-site
Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills
Duration: 3-month contract with potential to extend
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch, 37.5 paid hours per week
Compensation: $24–$25 per hour

About the Opportunity
We’re looking for a polished and personable Receptionist to join a busy, professional shared office environment in Kanata. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being the welcoming face of a workplace and takes pride in creating a positive experience for visitors and employees.

You’ll be at the centre of day-to-day office activity, working closely with internal teams, facilities and IT to keep the space organized and running smoothly. This three-month contract offers the potential to extend, and the team is looking for someone who can start immediately or with very little notice.

What’s In It for You
You’ll join a collaborative, people-focused workplace where no two days are exactly the same. You’ll gain exposure to a dynamic shared office environment while building valuable experience across reception, administration and workplace operations.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll greet visitors warmly, direct them appropriately and create a professional first impression.
• You’ll answer, screen and forward incoming calls to the appropriate contacts.
• You’ll book, set up and tidy meeting rooms and boardrooms, ensuring they are ready for use.
• You’ll manage incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries and couriers.
• You’ll support scheduling, filing, data entry and other general administrative needs.
• You’ll monitor reception and office supplies and help maintain clean, organized shared spaces.
• You’ll coordinate with IT, facilities and internal teams to support equipment, technical and operational needs.

Skills and Qualifications
• Previous administrative, reception or front-desk experience in a busy professional environment.
• Hospitality or customer-facing experience with a polished, confident and welcoming presence.
• Experience in a shared office or coworking environment is considered a strong asset.
• Strong communication, organization and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, manage competing priorities and support a smooth handover.
• Availability to begin immediately or with minimal notice.

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.