Receptionist

Location: Ottawa, ON, On-site 5 days per week
Language: Fluency in English and French, written and spoken
Duration: 6-month contract with possibility of extension
Background Check Requirement: Background check required

About the Opportunity
We’re looking for a Bilingual Receptionist to join a professional, collaborative non-profit organization in downtown Ottawa. As the first point of contact for visitors and callers, you’ll play an important role in creating a welcoming experience while keeping day-to-day office activities running smoothly.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and wants variety beyond a traditional reception desk. You’ll interact with senior leaders, employees, candidates and external visitors while providing administrative support to teams across the organization.

What’s In It for You
• $23 per hour
• 6-month contract with the possibility of extension
• Consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule with flexibility around start and end times
• Accessible downtown Ottawa location close to public transit
• Exposure to multiple departments and a collaborative professional environment
• An opportunity to build experience across reception, administration, data management and office support

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll welcome visitors and interview candidates in both English and French, ensuring a professional and positive first impression.
• You’ll answer the main telephone line and provide backup phone coverage when required.
• You’ll coordinate incoming and outgoing couriers, packages and office deliveries.
• You’ll support meeting and interview preparation, including catering, name tags, materials and other logistics.
• You’ll assist multiple teams with data entry, database validation, record updates and general administrative support.
• You’ll provide backup support to Executive Assistants and help with additional office priorities as needs evolve.

Skills and Qualifications
• 2+ years of administrative, reception or office support experience required.
• Professional fluency in both English and French, including confident written and verbal communication.
• Strong customer service skills with a professional, welcoming and helpful approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Comfort working with spreadsheets, data entry, database updates, sorting and basic calculations.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to shift between competing priorities.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new systems and processes 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.