Receptionist, On-Call​/Supply position

About the job

The Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch seeks a motivated, team oriented individual to provide receptionist/clerical support duties on an on‑call as needed basis to the W. Ross Macdonald School and Lodging programs.

• You are familiar with office practices and administrative procedures and guidelines.
• You can provide clerical and reception support (e.g. responding to calls, directing visitors, filing).

• You can communicate effectively with the public, parents, students, and staff to respond to inquiries and exchange information.
• You exercise tact and diplomacy when communicating with callers and visitors.
• You can prepare routine correspondence and respond to written inquiries.

• You can look‑up information to provide accurate responses and information to inquiries.
• You can prioritize different tasks and ensure work is completed on time.
• You have good attention to detail to identify errors.

• You can operate a computerized telephone switchboard.
• You can use office equipment such as photocopiers, fax machines, printers, and metering and mailing equipment.
• You are proficient with standard computer software (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodations to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion.