14101 - Receptionists

Receptionists are in high demand throughout Canada’s Private and Public sectors. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Many job opportunities will be available for Receptionists in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Receptionists that can range from $28,900 to $49,700 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Receptionists Jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in popular employment areas including hospitals, medical and dental offices, and other offices throughout the public and private sectors. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Receptionists in Canada.

Receptionists in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Receptionists pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Example Titles

• Answering service operator
• Appointment clerk
• Business receptionist
• Dental receptionist
• Hospital admitting clerk
• Medical receptionist
• Office reception clerk
• Receptionist
• Switchboard operator
• Telephone operator
• Telephone service assistant
• Telereceptionist
• Toll operator
• Mail and message distribution clerk
• Medical office assistant

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Receptionist

• Greet people coming into offices and other establishments, direct them to the appropriate contacts or services, provide general information in person and by phone, and may perform clerical duties, and maintain front desk security and security access lists.
• Schedule appointments, using manual or computerized systems.
• Record bookings, handle credit card checks, receive payments, and issue receipts.

Hospital Admitting Clerks

• Interview patients to obtain and process information required to provide hospital and medical services.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, using manual or computerized systems, receive and record payment for services, and direct patients to appropriate areas.

Switchboard and Answering Service Operators

• Operate a telephone system or switchboard to answer, screen, and forward telephone calls, take messages, and provide information as required, and may perform clerical duties.
• Answer telephones and record and relay messages.

Telephone Operators

• Operate telephone systems to advance and complete customers' telephone calls such as long distance, pay telephone, mobile radio/telephone, and person-to-person calls, arrange teleconferences, provide relay phone service to persons with disabilities, and may calculate and record billing information.

Employment Requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• On-the-job training may be provided.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 14101

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Receptionists are expected to total 39,400, while 33,100 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Receptionist Jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 14101.