Overview:
At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.
An enthusiastic and dedicated individual is required for a Receptionist/Team Administrative Assistant position. The successful candidate will work in a professional environment covering reception as directed by the Local Administrative Lead/Office Manager.
What you will do:
- Greet clients and visitors.
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Answer the phone and transfer calls to the appropriate staff member.
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Receive and send out mail and courier packages.
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Manage the front office.
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Determine nature of visitors' business and provide appropriate information.
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Take messages and maintain appointment log.
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Open and close office.
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Book meeting rooms.
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Arrange and organize catering requests including coordination of set up and clean-up of meeting rooms.
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Maintain a staff location list of staff at client site.
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General administrative duties, including:
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Other duties as directed by the Local Administrative Lead/Office Manager, which will include assisting administrative team with requested tasks.
At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.
What you bring to this role:
- Professional attitude and approach is a prerequisite.
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Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and co-operative in a team environment.
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Well-organized, capable and interested in taking initiative.
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Ability to prioritize work and work under pressure.
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Discretion and the ability to handle confidential material appropriately.
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Good rapport and are skillful and tactful in dealing with appropriate personnel, both internally and externally of the firm.
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Timely in responding to inquiries and requests, discussing those with superiors where appropriate.
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Demonstrates initiative to resolve client issues where appropriate.
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Experience using the Microsoft suite of applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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Excellent abilities with multiple phone lines.
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Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Must be able to work as a member of a team.
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Strong service orientation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities for internal clients.
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Must be able to work with all levels of professional staff.
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High School Diploma.
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way:
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.
AI Usage
We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.
We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.
