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Receptionist (16 Month Term) (Visit Golder Associates Ltd.)
Location: Edmonton, Alberta.Company Name: Golder Associates Ltd.
http://www.golder.com
Email resume to: human_resources@golder.com
Contact Phone: (403) 299-5600
Contact Name: Heather Douglas
Company Description:
At Golder Associates, we strive to be the most respected global group specializing in ground engineering and environmental services. Employee-owned since our formation in 1960, we have created a unique culture with pride in ownership, resulting in long-term organizational stability. Our professionals take the time to build an understanding of our clients’ needs and of the specific environments in which they operate. Golder has experienced steady growth in the number of people we employ and our technical capabilities. We now employ over 4,500 people who operate from more than 130 offices across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America. In Canada, Golder Associates Ltd. has been consistently named as both one of Canada’s 50 Best Employers and as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Private Companies.
Job Description:
We are seeking the following Edmonton based individual to join our team:
16 Month Term RECEPTIONIST
Position Responsibilities:
• Answer, screen and forward approximately 600 phone calls for Golder Associates Ltd. in a courteous and friendly manner. • Charged with a responsibility that has a lasting impact on the success of our organization—making a good first impression. • Greet all visitors politely and diligently and announcing them to the appropriate designate. • Receive and file incoming faxes for staff, and notify employees of all faxes. • Update telephone sheet on an as needed basis. • Ordering of taxi cabs as necessary. • Opening and closing of the main switchboard.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
The candidate will have the following qualifications and background: • 1-3 years reception/switchboard experience in a busy environment. • Customer Service experience would be considered an asset • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with clients and visitors, exhibiting diplomacy and tact. Understand the importance of prompt, courteous response to all calls. • Cheerful, poised manner and presentation, both in person and on the telephone. • Extremely punctual and dependable. • Superior verbal communication ability is essential. Good articulation of language. • Independent and a warm professional manner with an exceptional work-ethic. • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office • Strong team player, self motivated, proactive thinker, flexible and adaptable. • Demonstrable initiative, resourcefulness and overall good judgement. • Must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure. • Proven ability to work in a fast paced, multi-dimensional role, within a highly demanding office environment. Golder Associates Ltd. is a strong advocate of the team approach to undertaking projects and problem solving. Accordingly, the candidate will be expected to interface with and work in multi-disciplinary teams. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.golder.com in the Career/Canada section. No phone calls please, only those candidates whose background closely matches the opportunity will be contacted for an interview. Competition will close when a suitable candidate is found
Thank you for your interest in Golder Associates Ltd.
Receptionist (16 Month Term) (Visit Golder Associates Ltd.)
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Added: Wed Aug 29 2007