Front Desk Clerk - Contract

Due to an exciting increase in workload, we’re hiring for multiple positions across various departments. This is your chance to join a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your skills can make a real impact. Explore all our openings and find the role that’s right for you – your next career move starts here!

If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Front Desk position is located in Meaford at the Army Training Centre – Central and typically reports directly to the Front Desk Supervisor. Their primary focus is overseeing a customer service facility responsible for providing accommodations, issuing ration cards, offering information, and distributing keys to designated facilities.

• Allocate accommodations to individuals or groups.
• Conduct inspections of accommodations and/or Quartermaster rooms during check-ins and check-outs with individuals or group representatives.
• Receive and relay messages as needed.
• Provide general information to inquiries.
• Update and post daily weather forecasts.
• Perform nightly rounds of Front Desk-controlled buildings, including Weather Haven facilities.
• Coordinate linen exchange in collaboration with housekeeping staff.
• Prepare the Daily Ration State for the kitchen, if required.
• Staff the Front Desk during scheduled shifts, either remaining on-site or available by phone to return when requested.
• Ensure key security by verifying the authority of key requesters and maintaining accurate completion of the Key Control Register.
• Maintain and ensure the consistent completion of the Front Desk Duty Log.
• Provide secure storage and guidelines for the temporary issuance of POL cards held at the Front Desk.
• Investigate maintenance complaints related to accommodations, update the fault log, and report issues to Facilities.
• Collect payments and issue receipts for lost meal cards, keys, and non-public funded accommodations.
• Manage the CardMeal and Fob key system databases by entering data and verifying inputs from other terminals.
• Other general tasks as assigned

• Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma considered an asset

• Valid G license

Proficient knowledge and understanding of:

• Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Teams

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and with minimal direction

*Must be able to achieve and maintain a Government of Canada Security Clearance*

Canadian Base Operators welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process