OVERVIEW
The Hill Times is looking for a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate is able to provide excellent customer service and provide assistance to different departments as required.
Responsibilities:
- Answering and transferring incoming telephone calls.
- Provides information and general assistance to the public over the phone and at reception area.
- Welcomes clients into the office.
- Performs reception duties in an efficient, professional, and courteous manner.
- Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail.
- Reviews and answers any correspondence.
- Monitors office supplies and maintains designated levels.
- Data entry
- Provide assistance to different departments within the office as needed
- Fill in for our Advertising Coordinator when needed
Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal proficiency
- Ability to perform routine administrative support duties
- Well organized with the ability to set priorities accordingly
- Experience in providing customer service
- Proven general office and administrative skills required.
- Understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Must be able to adapt to on-going changes and growth in the role and duties
- Bilingual is an asset
The Hill Times, Canada’s Parliamentary newspaper is an equal opportunity employer.
Please send a Cover Letter and Résumé to careers@hilltimes.com or by mail:
Tracey Wale
Human Resources Manager
The Hill Times
246 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5E4