Defence Construction Canada (DCC) invites you to consider joining our Halifax team!The Receptionist provides high-quality, timely, efficient and effective front-office support. The incumbent performs various day-to-day reception duties, including escorting visitors, providing security passes, and answering and directing telephone calls. The Receptionist also maintains a file of employee contact information, and verifies and sorts office deliveries.KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIESThe duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all inclusive:PrimaryGreet visitors appropriately and direct them as neededProvide security passes and monitor visitor accessVerify and sign for office deliveries and prepare shipmentsAnswer telephone calls, respond to inquiries or redirect them to the appropriate personMaintain list of employee contact informationManage inventory of office and safety suppliesPick-up, collect and sort mailEnsure overall order and tidiness of office, including light cleaning duties and maintaining cleaning logsEnsure boardroom computers are logged into regularly to receive required updates, and provide support to meetings and eventsRecords and information management supportOtherCarry out basic filingOther duties as assignedSKILLSGeneral and Specific KnowledgeAdministrative best practicesDatabase managementFormal Education and/or Certification(s) and ExperienceMinimum:



high school diploma with one year of relevant experience, or the equivalentAbilitiesUse applicable computer software and operating systemsDemonstrate attention to detail and interpersonal skillsDEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIPProvide occasional functional guidance to employeesWORKING CONDITIONSTypical office workplace with occasional physical activityCheck out your benefitsWorking with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market's best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.Your package includesHealth and Wellness100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums$400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership$2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverageTelus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plansHome and FamilyLife, accidental-death, and short-term disability insuranceEnhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance programMaternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeksFlexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from homeLeave and RetirementPublic-service pensionComprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with enhanced travel benefits coverage

📌 Receptionist (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Defence Construction Canada
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality