Host/receptionist

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman (TDS) believes that collaboration is essential to providing outstanding professional service. Their collegial workplace fosters greater teamwork, responsiveness, and communication, providing better results for clients. With Manitoba roots that run more than 130 years deep, TDS has long been recognized as a leading full-service law firm dedicated to serving clients and delivering high quality work.

**Perks & Benefits**
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Centrally located in True North Square, a state-of-the-art building.

**Overview**

TDS is currently seeking a professional, friendly host/receptionist that will welcome clients and visitors at our downtown office. The host/receptionist will assist in setting up meeting rooms, preparing refreshments for clients and maintain a professional work space.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Prepare meeting rooms for clients
- Prepare coffee for meetings and arrange catering
- Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate destinations.
- Ensure the reception area, meeting rooms, and Northern Lights Lounge are clean and ready to receive visitors.
- Greet in-person clients and visitors to the office in a professional manner.
- Coordinate meeting room bookings.
- Place building and facilities calls for any repairs/housekeeping and maintenance.
- Some lifting required (up to 50 lbs.)
- Assist other departments as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, you must work effectively in a professional, fast paced environment, have experience in an office or business environment, possess organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, have a strong emphasis on attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, mature attitude and professional and strong work ethic, ability to prioritize, have a mindset for helping others, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

**How to Apply**
- Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation related to any materials or activities used throughout our selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during our selection process, please advise prior to your interview._

**Commitment to Diversity**

One of our firm’s Core Values is that we value diversity and strive to reflect the communities we serve. In that regard, we encourage anyone who identifies as an Indigenous person, a visible minority, a person with a disability, and/or a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to apply. We also welcome you to self-identify your membership in these groups if you wish to do so.

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB R3C 0V1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Host: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person