Receptionist – #5179 -A

YMCA of Niagara
YMCA Of Niagara, Employment & Immigrant Services Office – St. Catharines
Starting Rate of Pay: $14.42/hr plus YMCA membership
Start Date: Immediate Full time, contract position, completing March 31, 2019. Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
NOTE: This process will also establish a pool of candidates that may be used to fill similar vacancies (temporary, contract or permanent) within YMCA Employment Services over the next 6 months.
- Be first point of contact to anyone entering the office - front line customer service
- Answer all incoming calls and direct to appropriate staff and partners
- Greet persons entering organization
- Deal with queries from the public, clients and employers
- Ensure knowledge of staff movements in and out of Employment and Newcomer Services office
- File and maintain office records
- Coordinate any required activities
- Tidy and maintain the reception area and resource center
- Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
- Ability to multi-task in a busy office environment with various demands
- Strong problem solving skills is essential
- Computer knowledge including, but not limited to, Access, Word, Excel and the internet
- Ability to work as part of a team while independently carrying out position responsibilities
- Knowledge of local and regional community resources would be an asset
- A clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening issued within last 12 months
- Standard First Aid and CPR[C]
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by October 17, 2018 at noon to:
E: yjobs@niagara.ymca.ca or F: (905) 735-2299
Please indicate position applying for in the subject line of your email. Internal applicants are expected to notify their supervisor before applying. Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be arranged upon request.