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Temporary Contract. March 23-April 30, 2026. The Receptionist will work full-time hours at a beautiful corporate headquarters in Vancouver. Working for a very successful, stable, and well-established company in a professional. Fun, fast-paced, and dynamic corporate culture.
 

Who- the Company:

Our client is a well-established and well-regarded firm that has grown organically in Vancouver since 1958. This is a tight-knit office with professional and friendly employees.
 

What- the Role:

Our client is looking for a temporary Receptionist who will be responsible for office coordination and front desk support during the holidays. This role involves:

• Front Office– warmly greeting visitors (and employees) to the HQ and getting them settled in for meetings.  
• Shipping and Receiving– sending out and greeting couriers at the HQ; making sure deliveries in and out are timely and accurate.
• Office Maintenance – keeping the office (including kitchens) clean, organized, and fully functioning.
• Office Inventory – reviewing existing stock and ensuring supply upkeep (for kitchens, offices, etc.)
• Employee Engagement– contributing to employee engagement initiatives and office social events.

This is a temporary contract to start, but it’s a large company so you never know- there could be contract extensions or the chance to be considered for other roles within the company.
 

Who- the Candidate:

We are looking for a team player who enjoys taking on a variety of administrative tasks depending on company needs. Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year of work experience within front desk/reception and office coordination /administration.  Post-secondary education is preferred.
We are seeking people who are very organized and accurate, with strong interpersonal skills and a high attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and relationship building abilities are important in this role- we’re looking for an Office Administrator who is upbeat, friendly, and warm. We are looking for people who are self-motivated and proactive, and who will seek work out rather than sit back and wait for the work to come to them.
 

How Much:

Hourly rate commensurate with experience, skills, and education depending on relevant skills and work experience- likely in the range of $23 to $27 (with the top end reserved for candidates with several years of relevant experience). Please discuss your compensation expectations with SWIM. 
 

Where:

Based in the company’s beautiful downtown Vancouver head office– accessible by car, bike lanes, walking trails, bus, and SkyTrain. Full-time Monday-Friday in office, 8:30 am to 5pm, with 1 hour lunch.
 

When & How to Apply:

This search is moving quickly and interviews start today! If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ‘APPLY’ to send us your resume (preferably in Word format as it works best with our internal systems). SWIM is presenting candidates directly to the hiring team. There will be 1 interview with the client. Thank you for reading!