Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Receptionist (6-Month Contract)

Stifel Financial Corp. is hiring a Receptionist for a 6‑month contract to cover a maternity leave. The front‑line position focuses on outstanding client service and requires a professional business image and positive demeanor.

The role is based at Stifel’s Toronto office. Hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (subject to change) with a 1‑hour lunch break.

Reception tasks include:

• Greeting clients and guests in a friendly and polite manner.
• Ensuring firm security by monitoring reception and meeting rooms and questioning unknown guests.
• Coordinating emergency situations or assistance requests with appropriate staff.
• Submitting service requests to building management or contractors for issues such as uncleanliness, light‑bulb replacement, or temperature complaints.
• Providing administrative support such as booking travel and submitting expense reports.
• Familiarizing oneself with frequent visitors and remembering who they are and which organization they represent.
• Responding to general inquiries from the public and forwarding calls to the appropriate personnel or department.
• Overseeing daily meeting‑room requests.
• Keeping reception and kitchen areas neat and orderly.
• Managing incoming and outgoing courier packages and other mailroom duties.
• Ordering weekly food and maintaining the cleanliness of the department kitchen and catering kitchen.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and client relationship‑building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a team and independently.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

• Experience in a professional services environment providing high‑level customer service.

• Knowledge of the MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel.

Stifel Canada is a leading provider of investment banking services across Canada, the United States and Europe. We offer an entrepreneurial environment, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, fertility, paramedical and vision care, HCSA, wellness initiatives, life insurance, paid parental leave and paid time off.

Inclusiveness and Equal Opportunity:
Stifel Canada is committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive finance industry where people of all genders, races, sexual orientations and abilities have equal opportunity to advance, succeed and lead. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

• Entry level

• Contract

• Administrative