Receptionist /Administrative Assistant
Top Benefits
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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