Location: Ottawa, On-site
Job Type: Temp – June 29^th to July 7^th  
Language: Bilingual, professional written and spoken communication in French and English

About the Opportunity
This is a great opportunity to be the welcoming face of a respected organization within the legal sector, supporting a professional, fast-paced office environment. As the first point of contact, you will play an important role in creating a positive and organized experience for clients, visitors, and internal teams alike.

Working closely with administrative and professional staff, you will help ensure the office runs smoothly day to day. Your attention to detail, calm communication style, and service-focused mindset will directly support the team’s ability to deliver high-quality work and maintain a professional, people-first environment.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll act as the first point of contact, answering calls, screening inquiries, and directing requests appropriately.
• In this role, you’ll schedule and manage appointments efficiently, keeping calendars organized and accurate.
• You’ll collect, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail to ensure timely handling of correspondence.
• You’ll maintain office supply inventory and place orders as needed to keep the office running smoothly.
• You’ll support the team with ad-hoc administrative tasks as required.
• You’ll scan, organize, and store documents digitally, including splitting and combining PDFs and ensuring proper formatting.
• You’ll maintain accurate and up-to-date filing systems, both electronic and paper-based.

Skills and Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of reception and or administrative experience
• Fully bilingual with strong written and verbal communication skills in French and English
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

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.