Receptionist - Halifax
Your Employer:
Dare to join Englobe
At nearly 3,000 people, Englobe is one of Canada’s premier firms specializing in professional engineering services and environmental sciences.
With offices located across Canada, we are conveniently located to support large- and small-scale projects through different stages in many sectors. Offering a range of value-added services from professional consulting services to turnkey project implementation, Englobe has developed a reputation for integrity, credibility, and people-centered values.
Why choose Englobe?
When you choose Englobe you are choosing a team with a wide range of expertise and a shared concern for the environment and their communities. At Englobe, leaving a sustainable legacy for the next generation is at the heart of everything we do.We dare to imagine a better future and to make every action count. Through our caring, we are helping to build stronger communities and positive impacts for our clients, our people, and the planet, one project at a time.
And that is not all. At Englobe, we put our people first. We have built a culture of caring, fostering diversity and inclusion, where the health and safety of our employees is a top priority. We also encourage our team members to take initiative and seize opportunities for professional development, believing that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere.At Englobe, you will have the opportunity to grow and excel, achieving your utmost potential.
We offer
A full range of benefits (group insurance with shared costs upon hiring, group RRSP);A telemedicine virtual healthcare service;
An annual reimbursement of sports expenses;
Opportunities for skills development;
Flexible hours and ability to compress working hours;
Internal policy to encourage teleworking.
Choose the path of impact. Join us in creating a positive legacy.
Englobe is committed to providing accommodation to, and working with, applicants with disabilities, to meet their needs throughout the recruitment, selection and/or employment process.
Your Contribution:
Please note this is for a a 6-month contract with the possibility of full-time
As the receptionist, you will work in collaboration with the Administrative team under the direction of the Team Leader.
Your main responsibilities will be:
- Apply and promote Englobe’s health and safety rules;
- Answering and directing phone calls;
- Processing asbestos samples and payments;
- Coordinate the administration of certain corporate programs under the direction of Human Resources including onboarding and integration;
- Direct and problem solve inquiries from staff;
- General site administration tasks including coordinating building maintenance, ordering office supplies and maintaining local vendors list;
- Coordination of social events and staff luncheons;
- Ordering employee clothing and promotional items for trade shows and conferences;
- Receiving visitors;
- Shipping and receiving of couriers and mail;
- Maintaining a clean/tidy kitchen & printer room;
- Working with IT to order equipment & assist staff with day-to-day requests; and
- Travel arrangements.
Your Profile:
- Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Office Administration, Business Administration is an asset;
- Driver’s license required to do local office errands as required;
- Minimum of 3-year experience in an administrative role in an office environment required;
- Experience working in a similar capacity in a Consulting, Engineering, or Science firm would be an asset;
- Exceptional written and oral English communication skills;
- Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office program features specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
- Strong problem-solving skills;
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to implement and maintain systems of organization;
- Ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize; multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment; and
- Demonstrated sensitivity and consideration for occupational health and safety;
- Bilingual would be an asset.