Receptionist

Aplin has partnered with Halifax, NS based firm, to hire a Receptionist for a fully on-site, client-facing role. This will be a 2-month contract with potential to go permanently.

Benefits & Perks:

• Compensation: $23 to $27/hour
• Start Date: Ideally Tuesday, June 24th
• Location: Halifax, NS – Fully On-site
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Duration: 2 month contract with potential to go permanent
• 1-hour lunch break unpaid

About the Role:
This is a front-facing client reception role in a small but busy professional office. As the first point of contact for all in-person visitors, you'll help ensure scheduled meetings run smoothly and the office is organized and welcoming.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and check in clients arriving for scheduled appointments with Trustees, Interviewers, or Counselors.
• Manage the office flow, ensuring clients are directed appropriately and on time.
• Scan, file, and organize documentation; handle paperwork and assist non-technical staff with light admin tasks.
• Process basic payments (credit, debit, or cash).
• Light office duties such as maintaining common areas and supplies (e.g., dishwasher, kitchen stock).

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in Reception, Customer Service, or Office Administration.
• Confident, professional demeanor; able to take the initiative and create positive client experience.
• Comfortable in a structured, fast-paced environment with back-to-back client traffic.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills; good with basic office tech and paperwork.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook and Excel preferred.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.