Receptionist

**Casual/On-Call| Shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm or 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Hourly Rate: $27.05**

Are you an administrative professional who is looking for more meaning in your work?

PARC Retirement Living is an award-winning developer and operator of independent senior-living communities. We’re seeking a **Receptionist**to join our **PARC Resident Services** team in **Cedar Springs PARC.**

**About working at PARC**

PARC communities are home to active seniors; inspiring spaces where aging adults come to live well and engage with a vibrant community of like-minded people. PARC gives residents the freedom to live independently, while nurturing their physical and mental well-being.

As Receptionist, you are the communication hub of the community - and on the frontline of communicating our values to residents and families. This means:

- Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere by greeting residents and visitors.
- Performing a variety of administrative and support services in a professional, courteous, efficient and organized manner.
- Answering phone calls and responding to requests from residents and visitors - along with other reception duties such as answering resident inquiries, receiving deliveries and organizing service requests.
- Managing the residence driver’s schedule and handling any booking conflicts.
- Scanning payable invoices and submitting them to appropriate managers for approval.
- Responding to emergency calls and assisting with security issues.
- Assisting with recreation programs and events.
- Supporting Food Service, Housekeeping and other departments as requested.

**The perks of PARC Hospitality**

- **Meaningful work.** How many hospitality jobs can say that? At PARC, you’ll be making a positive difference in seniors’ lives, each and every day.
- **A true living wage.** PARC is a Living Wage Certified Employer
- **Refreshments while you work.** PARC’s chef-prepared cuisine rivals the best in BC, and we offer subsidized daily meals and beverages to employees.
- **Flexible hours and location.** We’re open to scheduling when and where it works for you - with guaranteed shifts every week. PARC has five great locations across the Lower Mainland.
- **A supportive, diverse team and training opportunities.** We believe in giving our people opportunities to advance wherever we can.
- **High-value benefits.**We offer Extended Health, Vision, Dental, Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), to help protect your health, family and way of life. Plus: birthdays off with pay, parental top-ups and much more

**It takes a special kind of person to work here - does this sound like you?**

- You are an upbeat and engaged team member who brings positive energy to all that you do.
- You have a Grade 12 education or equivalent, and at least two years of reception experience in a similar environment, with a strong focus on customer service.
- You’re consistently professional and courteous; able to interact tactfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- You handle high-stress situations calmly, and are comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- You have exceptionally strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher. Knowledge of other accounting, publishing and graphics software, such as Canva, would be an asset, too.
- You have current First Aid and CPR certifications, along with WHMIS. FOODSAFE is an asset, as well.
- You understand and respect the needs of seniors, their families, and the professionals engaged in their care.

At PARC Retirement Living we require a Criminal Record Check, and a TB test within the first month of employment.