Receptionist - 6 Month Contract

**About the Role**:
Euro Tile & Stone provides carefully curated collections of porcelain tile, marble and countertops sourced all over the world coupled with exceptional service, expertise and supply chain to deliver an excellent client experience. We help to transform our client’s space to create the atmosphere, the vibe, the feeling they’re looking for.

For over 30 years, we have been serving homeowners, designers, architects, builders, retailers, contractors and renovators. You will have the opportunity to touch every aspect of the business and truly influence yours and the company’s success.

Euro Tile & Stone is looking for a **Receptionist, for a maternity contract of 6 months**. Be a part of our growing team in our Ottawa location.

**Salary**: From $17.00 per hour

**What You will Be Doing**

The Receptionist reports to the Showroom Manager. The Receptionist is responsible for always communicating effectively and professionally to clients and visitors to Euro Tile & Stone. The Receptionist is the first point of contact for client and provides a welcoming environment by answering phone calls from clients, suppliers or vendors and redirecting calls in an appropriate manner.
- Welcoming all clients and visitors to our Showroom by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
- Screening calls and directing them to the appropriate person or department and ensuring clients and visitors are met in a timely manner.
- Booking appointments for Showroom Clients
- Updating and maintaining company wide staff directory
- Maintaining front reception area and any meeting rooms in a clean and presentable fashion.
- Supporting the onboarding of new employees by ensuring they complete mandatory training and keeping appropriate records.
- Preparing any packages for courier.
- Photocopying and distributing materials for any managers, as required.
- Sorting and distributing all incoming mail and preparing all outgoing mail at the end of each day ensuring appropriate postage and handling.
- At all times representing Euro Tile & Stone in a professional manner and adhering to all policies and procedures pertaining to dress code.
- Conducting all work in accordance with all appropriate Health and Safety regulations together with the suitable administrative policies and procedures.

**What You Bring to the Role**
- Minimum of two years’ experience as a receptionist or in an office environment or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Minimum of one year office administration diploma.
- General knowledge of general office procedures and filing systems.
- Working knowledge of telephone systems and equipment.
- Working knowledge of computer systems and related software programs including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Able to identify and solve problems.
- A good attention to detail.
- Ability to organize and prioritize your tasks.
- A friendly personality and enjoy working with people.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
- Fluency in French would be a strong asset.

**Why Join**

At Euro Tile and Stone our four guiding principles are to treat clients like family, only sell high quality products we believe in, invest to have plenty on hand inventory, and hire people who share our passion and values. We are dedicated to continuing to offer outstanding service and care to each and every one of our clients. With over 30 years in the business, we have an unwavering focus on building relationships and our clients appreciate that.
- We have a strong commitment to our employees just as we do our clients because we recognize that our people are fundamental to the success and growth of our business
- You’ll get the freedom to express your talents in your unique way
- You’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits plan
- You have a high potential for growth and career development
- Our company culture is pretty cool. We have an international and design flair, with a fun, collaborative, caring culture and outstanding people. We’re also business focused and get stuff done
- We’re diverse in terms of culture, but also in embracing diverse opinions and schools of thought
- We offer continuous product training and enjoy sharing our knowledge with our team members
- We give back to our community in many ways and we love to have our employees participate in our charitable events
- We refined the experience of shopping at a retail flooring store and will keep improving
- We genuinely accept feedback and adjust based on it

If you want to work with us but think your experience is _this_ close to what we’re looking for, please still apply. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diversity makes for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we’re dedic