WE’RE HIRING | Temporary Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Sussex, Current Brunswick

Temporary Part-Time | Flexible Hours

Main Office: Saint John, NB

Jenna Stewart Financial Services Inc. (JSFS) is seeking a reliable, professional, and organized Receptionist / Administrative Assistant to join our team on a temporary, part-time basis at our Sussex location.

This position offers flexible scheduling and may be particularly well suited to someone looking for part-time employment in a professional office environment.

While this is initially a temporary position, there is potential for the successful candidate to transition into an ongoing part-time role based on business needs and performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities may include

- Greeting clients and providing professional reception support
- Answering and directing phone calls and emails
- Scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars
- Scanning, filing, and organizing confidential client records
- Preparing documents, correspondence, and administrative materials
- Performing data entry and general office duties
- Assisting with incoming and outgoing mail
- Supporting bookkeeping and administrative staff as required
- Maintaining an organized, welcoming, and professional office environment

What We’re Looking For We are looking for an outgoing, personable, and enthusiastic individual who genuinely enjoys working with people.

Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives on conversation, enjoys meeting new people, and takes pride in creating a welcoming, positive experience for clients.

The successful candidate should have:

- Previous experience in reception, administration, customer service, sales, or another client-facing role.
- A naturally friendly, sociable, and approachable personality, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with clients in person,



by telephone, through email, and via text message.
- Confidence initiating conversations, making outbound calls, following up with prospective clients, and introducing our services to potential customers.
- An interest in client relations, lead follow-up, appointment scheduling, and business development.
- The ability to build genuine professional relationships and make clients feel comfortable, welcomed, and valued.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance reception duties, administrative responsibilities, and client communications.
- Confidence working independently, taking initiative, and identifying opportunities to assist clients and support the team.
- Comfort using computers, client management systems, and office software.
- A professional, dependable attitude and a strong commitment to confidentiality.

Previous experience in a professional office or client-facing position is preferred. Experience in sales, customer relations, or financial services would be considered an asset. Most importantly, we're looking for a people person! Someone who enjoys being the first point of contact, isn't afraid to start a conversation, and can represent JSFS with warmth, professionalism, and confidence.

If you enjoy connecting with people, building relationships, and helping a growing business succeed, we'd love to hear from you

Previous experience in reception, administration, bookkeeping, financial services,



or another professional office environment is considered an asset.

However, reliability, professionalism, and a willingness to learn are equally important.

✅ Requirements

- Reliable transportation to our Sussex location
- Professional references are required
- Ability to provide a satisfactory criminal record check
- Legally entitled to work in Canada

Hours & Location This is a temporary, part-time position with flexible working hours, primarily based in Sussex, New Brunswick.

Our main office is located in Saint John, where our core administrative and financial services operations are based.

Although the successful candidate will primarily work in Sussex, occasional attendance at our Saint John office may be requested with advance notice.

There is potential for this position to become a permanent part-time opportunity as our operational needs evolve.

About JSFS

Jenna Stewart Financial Services Inc. is a growing New Brunswick firm providing bookkeeping, accounting support, tax services, and business administration to individuals and businesses throughout the province.

We value professionalism, confidentiality, accountability, and a supportive, team-oriented working environment.

We believe in maintaining high standards while offering flexibility and recognizing that our employees have lives and responsibilities outside the office.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and professional references to:

[email protected]

Subject Line: Temporary Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Selected candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.

Jenna Stewart Financial Services Inc.

Clarity. Confidence. Growth.

Pay: $15.90-$18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Temporary Receptionist/Administrator (Sussex)
🏢 Jenna Stewart Financial Services
📍 Sussex