About this Receptionist, Administration role at BDO Canada
Putting people first, every day
BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.
Your Opportunity
Our Winnipeg office is looking for a Receptionist to join the Administration team. This role is essential in supporting a large, fast-paced office of over 150 employees. The position serves as a key point of contact for staff, clients, vendors, and visitors while providing administrative, facilities, and operational support across the Manitoba practice. The Receptionist will own the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary reception contact for the Winnipeg office, welcoming clients, visitors, vendors, and guests in a professional and courteous manner.
- Answer and manage incoming calls to the Winnipeg office mainline and actively participate in the Manitoba Call Queue Team.
- Monitor and manage the Manitoba e-fax system, ensuring timely distribution and follow-up of incoming documents.
- Coordinate and support onboarding activities as the Director of First Impressions, including new hire orientation and first-day office support.
- Manage facilities operations for the Winnipeg office, including building-related requests, vendor coordination, office maintenance, and workspace management.
- Execute Facilities and Administrative Playbook responsibilities, including:
- Daily catering coordination (ordering, setup, monitoring, and cleanup)
- Meeting and event support
- Office supply and inventory management
- Manage daily visitor and staff parking requests, as well as monthly parking pass administration.
- Assist with daily kitchen maintenance and upkeep to ensure shared spaces remain clean and organized.
- Manage security access cards and coordinate access-related requests in partnership with building security.
- Book, maintain, and monitor boardroom calendars to ensure efficient utilization of meeting spaces.
- Process and reconcile payments through various systems, including Stripe and Workday.
- Participate as a member of the Workplace Safety & Health Committee and support committee initiatives.
- Contribute to office engagement and employee experience initiatives through participation in the Culture Club by helping to coordinate events.
- Collaborate with Manitoba administrative teams to provide operational support and ensure effective delivery of office services.
How do we define success for your role?
- You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
- You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
- You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
- You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
- You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
- You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.
Your experience and education
- You have the ability to clearly and confidently communicate with others
- You have strong Microsoft Office skills for data entry and analysis
- You have at least 2+ years’ experience in a fast paced, customer driven environment, and have had experience in completing tasks simultaneously
- Office Administration diploma or similar education would be considered an asset
- You have a cheerful outlook and a high energy personality
Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.
At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars—Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.
Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:
- We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
- We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
- We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
- We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose
- We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm
Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.
Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.
Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.
Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.
Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.
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