Office Receptionist

About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity:

Are you someone who thrives on positivity, organization, and dedication? McElhanney is excited to offer an opportunity for an Office Receptionist to join our fast-paced team in Calgary, AB providing support to all divisions in the branch. This professional receptionist will be able and happy to anticipate needs for the office and team as well as work with the managers and all, to run a successful operation. The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks to support our fast-paced branch.

Salary range: $50,000 - 55,000 per annum . McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting all divisions in the Calgary office
• Provide professional reception services, greeting clients, answering phones, and coordinating mail/courier services
• Coordinate and organize travel arrangements and accommodations for staff
• Input and track employee timesheets, working closely with payroll
• Support basic accounting tasks such as entering expenses, processing accounts payable, bank deposits, and invoicing activities.
• Assist with printing, production, and assembly of proposals, reports, and client documents
• Oversee inventory of office supplies and coordinate ordering supplies and lunches for meetings as needed
• Draft letters, legal documents, memoranda, and email correspondence
• Perform a range of other duties as required
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring:

• 0 - 5 years’ prior office experience in a reception and administrative support role; formal training in an administration program is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Excellent attention to detail, good multi-tasking and proofreading abilities, punctual and the ability to work independently in a busy environment.
• Personable, professional demeanor, and a team player with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  
  
  

What Can We Offer You?

• Flexible work arrangements
• A family-like culture that has a foundation of respect and inclusion for all
• Collaborate with and learn from a team of well-respected legal colleagues
• The ability to make a real difference, supporting McElhanney’s growth and purpose
• Maternity leave and parental leave top-up
• Great benefits including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Employee & Family Assistance Program which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
• Participation in our performance bonus plan
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth including subsidized education, mentorship program, and the ability to join internal committees such as, Young Professional, Women at McElhanney, Equity Diversity and Inclusion and more.
  
  
  

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now o r visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2024), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com).

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Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warning . The disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.

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