Temporary Receptionist

If you excel at creating a warm, first-rate first impression, enjoy a relaxed working pace, and want to partner with a global leader in talent solutions, this temporary Receptionist role in the business administration sector is the perfect fit for you.

As a temporary Receptionist, you will serve as the primary face of our client's office in Red Deer. This business administration position is ideal for an administrative professional, student, or casual worker who values work-life balance and enjoys flexible, short-term assignments. Because internal computer systems access is not required for these specific duties, you are welcome to bring a book or your personal computer to stay productively occupied during quieter periods of the day.

This business administration role offers an outstanding pay rate of $19.00–$21.00 per hour for an initial one-day assignment, with the potential for additional casual shifts whenever the regular receptionist is away:

• Date: October 9th

• Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

• Future Potential: On-call casual coverage opportunities for future planned staff absences

Advantages
• A highly relaxed, low-stress work environment with minimal high-volume pressure.
• The freedom to bring your personal laptop or reading material to use during quiet downtime.
• Convenient daytime office hours (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) in Red Deer.
• Ideal opportunity for individuals seeking high-paying casual work on an as-needed basis.
• Weekly pay schedule managed seamlessly through Randstad's payroll system.
• Dedicated support from our expert recruitment team specializing in business administration.

Responsibilities
• Greet arriving clients, visitors, and walk-ins with a warm, welcoming, and professional demeanor.
• Offer beverages (coffee, tea, water) to clients upon arrival and ensure they feel comfortable while waiting for their advisor.
• Notify advisors or staff members promptly when their scheduled appointments have arrived.
• Receive, sign for, and sort daily incoming mail and packages into designated back-office mail slots.
• Maintain the tidy, organized appearance of the reception desk, lobby, and beverage station area.
• Refer to the provided office instruction sheet to handle minor, location-specific requests.
• Utilize strong active listening and clear verbal communication skills to deliver outstanding customer service.

Qualifications
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a natural passion for customer hospitality.
• Clear, friendly, and professional verbal communication abilities.
• Strong active listening skills to respond effectively to visitor questions and needs.
• Dependability and punctual attendance to ensure reception opens promptly at 8:30 AM.
• Self-motivation to manage personal downtime respectfully in a professional office.
• Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, front desk operations, or reception.
• Full availability to work in Red Deer on October 9th (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM) and interest in future on-call casual shifts.
• Professional personal presentation suitable for a corporate wealth and advisor environment.
• Access to reliable transportation to the office location in Red Deer, Alberta.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.

Summary
At Randstad, we believe in connecting talented individuals with opportunities that respect their lifestyle and professional ambitions. Our recruiters are industry experts who work closely with top-tier employers to match you with positions where you can shine. Whether you are seeking short-term temporary coverage like this Receptionist position or looking to take the next major step in your career, we are here to support your journey. Apply today on our website, or connect directly with our specialized business administration recruiters to make this role your next success.

If this particular role isn't the perfect match for your career goals, we invite you to reach out to our team to discover other exciting opportunities.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.