Location: Vanier, Ottawa (Hybrid, approximately 3 days onsite per week, based on business needs)
Language: Fully bilingual in English and French, written and spoken
Duration: 1-month contract, with the possibility of extension based on business needs
Background Check Requirement: Professional references required. No background check required.

About the Opportunity
Are you a customer-focused professional who enjoys creating positive first impressions? We're recruiting a Bilingual Receptionist to join a well-established organization in the cemetery services sector. In this role, you'll be the welcoming face of the organization, supporting visitors, managing front desk operations, and ensuring day-to-day administrative activities run smoothly.

Working alongside a collaborative team, you'll play an important role in providing compassionate, professional service to visitors and customers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced office environment, and is looking for a flexible, part-time contract opportunity with the potential for extension.

What's In It for You
• Join a collaborative and supportive team that values exceptional customer service.
• Gain experience in a meaningful, community-focused organization.
• Develop your administrative and client service skills in a professional office environment.
• Enjoy a part-time schedule with the potential for contract extension based on business needs.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll welcome visitors and provide a professional, friendly first point of contact.
• You'll answer incoming phone calls, respond to email inquiries, and direct requests appropriately.
• You'll provide administrative support while maintaining organized records and documentation.
• You'll assist customers in person, ensuring a positive and respectful experience.
• You'll support daily office operations using Microsoft Office applications and internal systems.

Skills and Qualifications
• 1–2 years of reception, administrative, or customer service experience.
• Fully bilingual in English and French, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using a CRM system, Salesforce or similar platforms is considered an asset.
• Experience with the 3CX phone system is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable performing occasional light lifting of files or paper supplies, up to approximately 30 lbs.

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.