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About Us

The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.

At The Bridge you will have opportunities for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities. Come live, work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure and nature are at your fingertips.

About The Role

The Receptionist provides a variety of reception, secretarial and general clerical assistance, prepares correspondence, reports and other documents, often involving material of a confidential nature, for management and front line staff. Maintains the agency's filing system.

Position: Full Time 35 hours/week. M-F 9am-4:30pm

Compensation: $21.23-$24.72 per hour

Indirect Compensation

• 1 paid wellness day per year
• Professional development & education reimbursement opportunities
• Extended Health and Dental benefits after the 3 month probationary period
• Paid sick time which increases with length of service.
• 3 weeks vacation pay which increases with length of service
• 9.31% Pension matching after the 3 month probationary period

Qualifications

Education and experience

• Completion of Grade 12 and education/training in office procedures and services to the public
• 2 years of general office experience
• Education/training in Office Administration

Job Skills And Abilities

• Well versed in managing a multiple line phone system and handling multiple incoming calls simultaneously.
• Committed to provide exceptional customer service to participants and coworkers.
• Capable of keeping reception & common office areas (kitchen, coffee station, etc.) clean and organized.
• Exceptionally organized and able to multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to answer queries of visitors and direct them to the right person.
• Expert user of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and front desk software applications.
• Excellent knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
• Adept at giving accurate and detailed information to visitors and callers.
• Highly skilled in greeting guests in a courteous and professional manner.
• Proven record of performing clerical duties such as scanning, photocopying and collating.
• Able to handle difficult people tactfully.

Other Requirements

• Ability to provide Criminal Record Check in accordance with agency policy
• Ability to provide proof of COVID 19 Vaccination or letter of exemption

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest however; we will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview.

The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer