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Receptionist /Administrative Assistant

Avivaabout 23 hours ago
Toronto, ON
CA$50,000 - CA$62,000/annual
Mid Level

Top Benefits

Competitive salary $50k–$62k
Annual bonus eligibility
Retirement savings plan

About the role

Experience Aviva

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a professional, highly organized Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to support our Toronto office. This role serves as the first point of contact and provides high‑level administrative support to GCS Underwriting and senior leaders.

This position requires a strong sense of professionalism, maturity, tact, and discretion, along with an unwavering commitment to confidentiality. You will interact daily with senior executives, internal partners, and external stakeholders, playing a key role in the smooth operation of our office.

This role will be an on-site opportunity in our First Canadian Place location at 100 King St. W, Toronto, Ontario.

What you’ll do

Reception & Office Operations

  • Serve as the first point of contact; manage calls, emails, and visitor experience with professionalism
  • Welcome guests, manage visitor logs/badges, and support a high-quality office environment
  • Handle mail, couriers, office supplies, and onboarding coordination
  • Liaise with building services, housekeeping, and vendors
  • Support meetings with room setup, catering, and AV coordination

Administrative Support

  • Manage senior leader calendars, meetings, and travel logistics
  • Coordinate meeting bookings, communications, and materials
  • Screen and route correspondence with tact and confidentiality
  • Prepare presentations, maintain files, and process expense reports
  • Support team communications, directories, and special projects
  • Ensure timely handling of documents, including mail scanning and fax distribution
  • Support Underwriting and Claims tasks as required

What you’ll bring

  • Post‑secondary certificate in Business or Administration, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of administrative/reception experience (insurance or brokerage environment preferred)
  • Strong communication skills with a diplomatic, client-focused approach
  • Ability to process and analyze financial transactions
  • Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills
  • Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines under pressure
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
  • Highly collaborative team player
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

What you’ll get

  • The salary band for this position ranges from $50,000 to $62,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
  • Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Hybrid flexible work model .
  • Outstanding career development opportunities.
  • We’ll support your professional development education.
  • Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
  • Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

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