Receptionist - Part Time, Permanent

Position: Receptionist - Part Time, Permanent )
Job Category  :  Administration

Requisition Number  :  RECEP
002454

Posted :
August 1, 2026
Part-Time

Locations
Showing 1 location

Coquitlam, BC , CAN

Pay or shift range:
Not specified

Travel Required :
Yes

Description
Are you a driven, organized, communicative and multi-faceted person who is eager to work in a diverse office environment?  Strive Living Society , a non-profit, charitable organization, is looking for a  Part-Time Receptionist  who will ensure smooth and efficient operations of our Head Office, located in  Coquitlam.  The successful candidate should be able to perform a variety of administrative tasks and manage ad hoc tasks as they arise.

We are looking for someone who will assist in the general day-to-day office administration and housekeeping, and special assignments, as required.

Why work for Strive?

Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance

Paid orientations

Paid trainings (First Aid, CPR, Mandt, etc.) and professional development

Employer paid extended health benefits including prescription medication, paraprofessional services, vision, etc.
* Employer paid dental benefits including orthodontic coverage
* Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
* Employer paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Competitive paid annual vacation

Generous statutory holiday pay

Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance

An inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations

Health and wellness activities and incentives

Milestone rewards

Access to community member discounts

Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement

Job Type: Part-time, Permanent

Pay rate: $22.94 CAD/hour

Work Schedule:

Monday, 8:30am-12:30pm, Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, and Friday, 8:30am4:30pm.

* Must be available to work outside of scheduled hours as needed
* * Some benefits have eligibility requirements of surpassing three (3) months and securing a regular position of 20hrs/week or more. The benefits and criteria may change from time to time at the discretion of Strive.

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Duties Include:

Welcoming visitors and guests as the initial point of contact, in person or remotely via digital modes of communication; answering or referring inquiries.

Answer multiline telephone system, respond to general enquiries, take messages, and transfer calls as appropriate.

Preparation and receipt of courier pick-ups and deliveries. Deliver and retrieve mail.

Maintain the Society database of stakeholder contacts. Update contact information on the database as needed.

Assist office personnel with filing, typing, label making, envelope stuffing, mail merging, photocopying, distributing memos, assembling packages of materials.

Maintain the telephone system, office postage machine, photocopier, printers, recycling/shredding boxes, and water cooler, etc. Ensure service is scheduled regularly and as needed.

Order, inventory, and organize office supplies and equipment e.g. computers, desks, chairs, paper, toner, binders, writing utensils, cleaning supplies, bathroom supplies, etc.

Order, inventory, and maintain kitchen supplies e.g. paper towels and plates, disposable utensils, coffee, coffee creamer, sugar, etc.

Distribute bulk orders of supplies, equipment, and furniture to respective programs and worksites.

Circulate electronic information throughout the office and/or Society as appropriate e.g. professional development opportunities, flyers, brochures, advertisement, memos, etc.

Schedule boardroom and training room appointments.

Prepare rooms for scheduled appointments and meetings, arrange catering, room set-up and room clean-up.

Coordinate cleaning and maintenance with an external cleaning company. Maintain an overall clean, tidy, organized, and professional office environment.

Attend meetings and training as scheduled and required.

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Skills and Abilities:

High School Diploma.

Minimum of one year receptionist or office admin related experience.

Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.

Strong administrative, analytical, research, planning, and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, meet deadlines and prioritize workload.

Skilled at typing and document/report…