Front Desk Administrator

Front Desk Administrator

Full-Time, Fixed Term

Ashbury College is a leading not-for-profit independent day and boarding school for students in Grades 4 to 12, located in Ottawa, Canada's capital and the traditional, unceded territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin Nation. We are proud to serve a vibrant and diverse community of over 60 nationalities, including students from the National Capital Region, the international diplomatic corps, and both domestic and international boarding families.

At Ashbury College, our mission is to inspire intellectually curious, compassionate, and responsible global citizens. We pursue this through excellence in teaching and learning, whole student development, and a deep commitment to access, inclusion, and sustainability. Our inclusive and collaborative community—made up of dedicated employees, volunteers, and students—celebrates diversity and actively works to remove barriers to equity, making our school stronger and more vibrant.

Based in central Ottawa, Ashbury College is currently seeking a full-time Front Desk Administrator for a period of approximately 24 months to welcome Ashbury visitors, respond to telephone and email inquiries, and to provide administrative support for a variety of school activities.

As a member of our two-person front desk team, you'll be a main point of contact for students, staff, parents, and other members of the Ashbury community. You will respectfully respond to others and respect the school's values.

As a front-line representative of the school, you respectfully respond to others, and reflect the school's values. Specific activities will include:

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of Secondary School
• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in English and French (asset)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to respond appropriately to complicated requests, applying tact and discretion
• Excellent Customer service – friendly and professional

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Welcoming and offering assistance to all visitors who enter the reception area
• Directing telephone calls to the appropriate recipient
• Responding to urgent and emergency requests for assistance
• Providing visitor passes and implementing security procedures
• Receiving, storing, and distributing mail, parcels, and other materials
• Providing administrative support for Senior Management projects and activities

Ashbury College provides a competitive compensation and group health and pension benefits package. You are encouraged to visit us at to learn more about our facilities, internationalism, community engagement, and school values and culture.

This posting is for an existing vacancy and will close on February 21, 2026. All applications should be forwarded on or before that date. Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. We encourage all qualified candidates to submit their applications at their earliest convenience. Please note that the posting will be removed once the position is successfully filled.

We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including those from groups that have faced historical and/or systemic barriers to equity. Joining Ashbury means contributing to a dynamic learning environment where your unique perspectives and experiences help shape a more inclusive future.

If we contact you about an employment opportunity and you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

The compensation range for this position is $45,000 – $52,000. To apply, please visit our .