Receptionist

Are you a personable, detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication skills looking to step into an exciting front desk role? Randstad Professional is currently seeking a talented Receptionist for a leading client in the dynamic optical industry, located in Burnaby, BC.

As a Receptionist within our client’s business administration team, you will serve as the welcoming face and operational backbone of the office. In this vital business administration role, the Receptionist oversees essential front-desk activities, coordinates workplace amenities, manages office supplies, and ensures a smooth daily experience for team members, clients, and visitors alike. This full-time position offers an immediate start date with a predictable Monday to Friday schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at an attractive pay rate of $24.00 per hour.

Our client’s office is conveniently located in a highly transit-accessible area of Burnaby, making your daily commute easy and stress-free. As a core member of the business administration department, the Receptionist interacts closely with internal staff, vendors, and shipping partners. Whether you are arranging team lunches, coordinating courier services, handling building maintenance portals, or stocking coffee stations, your friendly demeanor and administrative efficiency will directly contribute to a vibrant, highly organized work environment.

Advantages
• Competitive pay rate of $24.00 per hour.
• Full-time schedule from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, supporting great work-life balance.
• Convenient location in Burnaby, BC, easily accessible by public transit.
• Immediate start date with a reputable company in the growing optical industry.
• Supportive team environment within a respected business administration setting.

Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary Receptionist and point of contact for front desk coverage, welcoming guests and managing phone inquiries.
• Manage end-to-end ordering and setup for office meals, catering, and team events.
• Maintain optimal stock levels of office supplies, submitting purchase requests as needed.
• Coordinate all incoming and outgoing couriers, mail, and shipping requests efficiently.
• Submit and track basic building maintenance and facility requests through the online tenant portal.
• Ensure coffee stations and breakrooms are fully stocked, clean, organized, and inviting throughout the day.
• Perform ad hoc administrative duties to support general business administration and office operations.

Qualifications
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with a welcoming and professional demeanor.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in basic office software, email management, and digital facility management portals.
• Proactive problem-solving attitude with high attention to detail in high-volume administrative tasks.
• Dependable, punctual, and highly collaborative team player.

Requirements
• Previous experience working as a Receptionist, Front Desk Coordinator, or Administrative Assistant.
• Must be personable, highly approachable, and possess strong customer service skills.
• Proven capability in handling general office administration tasks independently.
• Located in or easily accessible to Burnaby, BC, with reliable transportation or transit access.
• Available to start immediately for full-time weekday shifts.

Summary
If you are an experienced Receptionist looking for your next career step in business administration, our expert recruiters would love to connect with you! Apply directly on our website today or reach out to our dedicated team of recruitment experts who specialize in matching skilled candidates with top employers across Canada.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.