Receptionist

Job summary

Welcome staff and visitors, answer and direct calls and inquiries, and manage incoming mail and outgoing courier packages. Support office operations by monitoring supplies, coordinating with janitorial staff, and completing other administrative tasks.

Job details

Tammy Boyko and Carlan Wilbon with Aplin are seeking a professional and friendly Receptionist for an immediate temporary role for our downtown Winnipeg client. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with people, staying organized, and ensuring the office runs smoothly. Responsibilities: Greet staff, visitors, and guests in a professional and welcoming manner Answer and direct incoming calls and inquiries Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail to the appropriate individuals Prepare and send outgoing courier packages (Purolator and other services as required) Support general office management tasks, including monitoring supplies and coordinating with janitorial staff to ensure cleanliness standards are met Assist with additional administrative duties as required Qualifications: Minimum 1+ years of experience in an office or receptionist role in a professional setting Strong customer service and interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, etc.) Reliable and professional with a positive attitude At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Welcome staff and visitors, answer and direct calls and inquiries, and manage incoming mail and outgoing courier packages. Support office operations by monitoring supplies, coordinating with janitorial staff, and completing other administrative tasks.

Requirements

Applicants need at least one year of experience in a professional office or receptionist role, along with strong customer service, communication, organizational, and multitasking skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a reliable, professional, positive attitude are also required.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Organization
• Attention To Detail
• Multitasking
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Mail Handling
• Courier Coordination
• Office Management
• Administrative Support
• Telephone Etiquette

Job areas

• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support

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