Receptionist/Dispatcher

The Onion Lake Public Works Department is currently seeking applicants to fulfill the 
position of the receptionist/dispatcher. This individual is responsible for organizing and coordinating office 
operations and procedures. This includes managing the operations of the front desk and providing support in a 
fast-paced, high-call-volume office environment. The individual reports to the Director of Public Works and is 
responsible for providing services to the general public.
Responsibilities: 
• Greet visitors and clients in appropriate manner and provide direction to an employee or office location.
• Answer a high volume of calls and maintain an adequate response rate.
• Take messages for employees.
• Continuously update and log the availability of staff, maintaining an employee attendance log book 
(reporting in and out).
• Operate a variety of standard office machines: Photocopier, fax, time clock.
• Maintain and organize the public bulletin board (postings).
• Advise the immediate supervisor of all concerns related to the operations of the front desk.
• Daily pick up mail at the OLCN Admin office and/or Post Office.
• Use radios and/or telephones to dispatch trucks and provide accurate directions for delivery and pick-up 
services.
• Enter and file data tasks as necessary in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
• Completed high school or equivalent.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Office experience is an asset.
• Excellent customer/communication skills.
• Ability to speak Cree is an asset.
Only applicants who have submitted all documents will be contacted for an interview.
Interested applicants who meet the qualifications as listed above must submit:
1. Cover letter
2. Current resume with dates specified
3. List three current references with phone numbers 
4. Clear Criminal Record Check
5. Drivers Abstract