Receptionist and Barista, Office Services at Canaccord Genuity Corp
Toronto, ON, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Safety Regulations, Communication Skills, Outlook, Excel

Industry

Human Resources/HR

Description

Who we are:
Canaccord Genuity (CG) is a leading independent full-service financial services firm, with operations in two principal segments of the securities industry: wealth management and capital markets. CG is driven by an unwavering commitment to build lasting client relationships – we achieve this by generating value for our individual, institutional, and corporate clients through comprehensive wealth management solutions and investment banking services. We are a leading independent wealth management firm in Canada, and the leading mid-market provider of investment banking advisory, equity research, sales and trading services for corporations and institutions.
We pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ needs and finding innovative, bespoke solutions. Our entrepreneurial and friendly team will challenge you to learn and grow every day. We value great work and collaboration and strive to eliminate bureaucratic thinking. We’re looking for talented people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have an impact with innovative ideas and best practices.
Come be a part of our Canadian success story and help deliver superior experiences for our clients. At CG, we recognize that diversity across our business strengthens our client relationships and enables more innovative solutions. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. CG provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know.
We are seeking a professional, flexible, and hands-on team member to support our front office and office services functions. This role combines receptionist duties, barista backup, and general office services support. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and handle a variety of tasks as priorities shift daily.
Responsibilities:

Receptionist Duties:

  • Handle incoming calls on a high-volume multi-line switchboard.
  • Welcome and direct visitors, maintaining employee and department directories.
  • Respond professionally and courteously to inquiries from clients, employees, and couriers.
  • Keep accurate records of visitor requests and calls received.
  • Keep the reception area and all boardrooms clean, organized, and client-ready at all times.

Barista Duties:

  • Prepare and serve coffee and other beverages efficiently.
  • Provide barista coverage independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Operate the Apia Life Nuova Simonelli coffee machine; experience using a grinder and manual settings is required.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee area and supplies.
  • Adapt to daily changes in responsibilities and workload as needed.

Office Services/Administrative Duties:

  • Maintain stock and cleanliness of common kitchen areas.
  • Set up, serve, and maintain boardrooms for catered meetings.
  • Process invoices/expenses and perform additional administrative tasks as required.
  • Maintain accurate records of all couriers and handle incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Assist with customer complaints or issues by directing them to the appropriate parties.
  • Handle programming and distribution of access cards for staff and visitors.
  • Support other members of the Office Services team as needed.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • 1–2 years of barista experience, capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with manual or semi-automatic coffee machines; familiarity with Apia Life Nuova Simonelli preferred.
  • Receptionist experience in a professional corporate environment is an asset.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills; able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with a professional and polished corporate presentation.
  • Ability to problem-solve, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Familiarity with local food safety regulations is a plus.
  • Adaptable to take on different office responsibilities as required.

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    All applications will be held in strict confidence.
    In order to be considered for employment, candidates selected for interviews will be required to show proof of citizenship, permanent residence or eligibility to work in Canada with no restrictions.
    Protecting your online safety:
    Canaccord Genuity and its affiliates do not use text messages for recruitment purposes. If you have received a text message claiming to be from CG or an authorized representative regarding job recruitment, please treat as fraudulent and do not respond.
    We wish to thank all candidates for their interest but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you for your understanding.

Responsibilities

Receptionist Duties:

  • Handle incoming calls on a high-volume multi-line switchboard.
  • Welcome and direct visitors, maintaining employee and department directories.
  • Respond professionally and courteously to inquiries from clients, employees, and couriers.
  • Keep accurate records of visitor requests and calls received.
  • Keep the reception area and all boardrooms clean, organized, and client-ready at all times

Barista Duties:

  • Prepare and serve coffee and other beverages efficiently.
  • Provide barista coverage independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Operate the Apia Life Nuova Simonelli coffee machine; experience using a grinder and manual settings is required.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee area and supplies.
  • Adapt to daily changes in responsibilities and workload as needed

Office Services/Administrative Duties:

  • Maintain stock and cleanliness of common kitchen areas.
  • Set up, serve, and maintain boardrooms for catered meetings.
  • Process invoices/expenses and perform additional administrative tasks as required.
  • Maintain accurate records of all couriers and handle incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Assist with customer complaints or issues by directing them to the appropriate parties.
  • Handle programming and distribution of access cards for staff and visitors.
  • Support other members of the Office Services team as needed
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