We offer more than a job, we offer a career!

• We support our employees to shape their career by encouraging continuing education and investing in training and development.
• We put our employees at the center of what we do to allow them to grow personally and professionally, with projects and challenges that are motivating and rewarding.
• We inspire people to do what they are passionate about by believing in integrity, respect and recognition of diversity and community support.
• We are a dynamic team where entrepreneurship, innovation and collaboration are at the core of our values.
• We offer competitive salaries and a multitude of benefits starting day one including generous medical and dental coverage, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, and retirement and savings programs.
• We recognize the importance of work-life balance with our hybrid work program, wellness allowance, and year-round social activities and events.

We are looking for a Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join our team in our Toronto office!

As a Receptionist & Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible to be the face of BFL by greeting guests in a friendly manner and supporting the Regional Events Manager.

If you are career-minded and looking for a dynamic work environment with a growth mindset, you will love working among our team!

Your day as a Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Core Duties

• Greet guests in a friendly and courteous manner – ensuring professionalism at all times; advises team members in a timely fashion of their guests’ arrival
• Answer all incoming lines quickly, efficiently, and professional manner
• Know the teams in the office and provide backup service
• Open and distribute incoming mail and courier deliveries. Ensure efficient courier management.
• Keep track of incoming cheques, and date stamps
• Efficiently distribute incoming faxes through the fax server
• Maintain office (stationary) and kitchen supplies, i.e., coffee/paper towels/water etc. Ensure upkeep of the kitchen and reception areas.
• Ensure upkeep of the Meeting and Board rooms.
• Arrange for catering as required
• Maintain reception manual ensuring it is always current
• Assist with Filebridge (file retrieval)
• Be part of the Health Safety Committee & Social Committee (Social is optional)

Admin Duties

• Admin support to Regional Events Manager & EA - support event prep: name tags, tent cards, guest list etc.
• Assist EA with expense reporting as needed
• Create and distribute reports to VPs (AR and Sales Funnels)
• Notable Wins collection and distribution

Our ideal candidate

• 3-5 years of experience in an admin or support position
• Good knowledge of the insurance brokerage industry
• Computer savvy, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Proactive and eager to find efficiencies
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work well with others throughout the organization

Who we are.

Founded in 1987 by Barry F. Lorenzetti, BFL CANADA is one of the largest employee-owned and operated Risk Management, Insurance Brokerage, and Employee Benefits consulting services firms in North America. The firm has a team of over 1000 professionals located in 24 offices across the country. Our employees have free rein to demonstrate their creativity, leadership and entrepreneurial skills since we believe in each one of them. BFL CANADA is a founding Partner of Lockton Global LLP, a partnership of independent insurance brokers who provide Risk Management, Insurance and Benefits Consulting services in over 140 countries around the world.

More about us

Our BFL Toronto office is located in beautiful downtown, in the core of the Financial District. Easily accessible by public transit, our office is close to a plethora of top-notch restaurants, ideal for enjoyable lunches or drinks after work.

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Visit our website to learn more about us: bflcanada.ca/

BFL CANADA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Offers of employment at BFL CANADA are conditional upon satisfactory results of background verifications.