Permanent Part-Time Receptionist
40 hours bi-weekly

Founded in 2004, Eastport has grown to become regarded as one of the leading advisory firms in Atlantic Canada.  Eastport’s leadership in the financial planning field is underpinned by a unique client-centered service standard combined with in house capabilities in Wealth Management, Tax & Estate Planning, Insurance Actuarial Services, and Philanthropy and Estate Planning delivered in tandem with over all financial planning. Eastport makes it a priority to conduct its activities around its core values with high integrity and maximum impact. Eastport distinguishes itself by putting family and community at the forefront and striving to make a meaningful philanthropic impact while helping staff and clients do the same.

Eastport is seeking a part-time Receptionist to join its Operations Team who will be responsible for supporting the firm’s dynamic team of financial advisors by providing the client service, sales and administrative support required to drive the business forward.

We are looking for an individual who embodies our core values, strives for client service excellence and is willing to grow with our rapidly expanding company. This position will work out of our Halifax location at 53 St. Margaret’s Bay Road.


Roles & Responsibilities

Assist the team with client reception, answering phone, message taking, mail sorting, supply ordering and equipment maintenance
Assist the advisors with the co-ordination of client meetings including greeting attendees, food and beverage, location, calendars and any documentation required
Assist in the co-ordination of business development, client events, and philanthropic initiatives
Assist other members of the operations team with special projects

Qualifications & Aptitudes

Certificate or diploma in business or office administration and/ or equivalent work experience
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Experience in office administration, client service, financial services, insurance and/or mutual funds considered an asset
Proficiency in MS Office
Strong organization, co-ordination and overall administration skills
Proven ability to maintain high standards of quality and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Embraces new challenges and approaches change and new tasks with flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude
Works successfully both independently and as part of a team
Appreciation for entrepreneurship and the values of family, community and philanthropy

The base wage for this position will be $12-$15/hour.

Please email your cover letter and resume, quoting R0529-CB, to Alanna @ abernier@eastportfinancial.com before midnight on Friday, June 12th. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.