Receptionist

At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected in 2021 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the ninth consecutive year. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
**Schedule:
Monday - Friday from 10:
00 am to 6:
00 pm PST**
**As a Receptionist, you will be**:
- Assisting the Conference Floor Supervisor in the coordination of all aspects of client and internal events.
- Scheduling and confirming appointments and meetings.
- Working with the Supervisor to produce month-end recovery reports for Finance.
- Greeting and screening all visitors in a prompt, courteous and professional manner.
- Ensuring that all client requests are either handled immediately or that clients are directed toward the appropriate resource.
- Monitoring boardroom bookings according to established procedures.
- Ensuring that policies for catering, meetings, security, and health and safety are adhered to.
- Ensuring that the reception area is clean, tidy and welcoming at all times.
- Providing coverage for other Receptionist, when required.
- Maintaining utmost confidentiality regarding both internal and external client meetings and interactions.
- Logging and processing incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries that pass through Reception.
- Executing procedures and other duties as determined by management.
- High school diploma.
- Minimum 3-5 years of related experience preferably in a professional services environment.
- Experience in event planning considered an asset.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and customer focus.
- Strong professional demeanor.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to deal effectively with difficult situations;
demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, discretion and patience.
**As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to**:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
**Job Types**:
Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Education**:
- Secondary School (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Front desk:
1 year (preferred)
- Administrative experience:
1 year (preferred)