Receptionist at Whitefish River First Nation

Sables-Spanish Rivers, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

45750.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Interpersonal skills, Time-management, Organization, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Confidentiality, Cultural sensitivity, Ojibwe language

Industry

Description

RECEPTIONIST Employment Type: Full-time Indeterminate Department: Administration Office Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Range: $38,310 - $45,750 (Depending on education and experience) + Pension and Benefits Primary Function: The Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for community members, visitors, and staff, providing a welcoming, respectful, and professional environment. This role provides front desk, clerical, and administrative support to ensure effective day-to-day operations within the First Nation administration office. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, managing communications, maintaining office organization, supporting staff, and upholding confidentiality and cultural sensitivity. Key Responsibilities: Greet community members, visitors, and staff in a warm, courteous, and professional manner. Respond to in‑person, phone, and email inquiries; provide general information or refer to appropriate staff. Maintain a tidy, organized, and welcoming reception area. Offer hospitality when appropriate (e.g., beverages for Elders or visitors). Answer multi‑line phone systems; take and distribute accurate messages. Coordinate courier, mail, and fax services; sort and distribute incoming/outgoing correspondence Maintain office filing systems—paper and electronic Maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment, coordinate repairs and restocking. For a detailed job description, please email: hrmanager@whitefishriver.ca Qualifications: Grade 12 or equivalent. At least 1–2 years of administrative or reception experience (preferred). An Office Administration certificate is an asset. Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work respectfully with community members, Elders, leadership, and visitors. Strong organization and time‑management skills. Proficient with computers and office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of First Nation culture, protocols, and community dynamics is a strong asset. Ability to speak the Anishinabek language (Ojibwe) is an asset, or the willingness to learn. **Upon hire, the successful candidate must submit a Police VSS Check. ** ** APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: APRIL 16th, 2026, AT NOON. Interested applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter, two (2) work-related references, and one (1) character reference. At Whitefish River First Nation, we value diversity and inclusion. Miigwetch to all who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Location Birch Island, Ontario Department Administration Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Mid-level Compensation $38,310 - $45,750

Responsibilities

The Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for the administration office, managing front desk duties and clerical support. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, handling communications, maintaining office records, and ensuring a welcoming environment.