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CGI

Receptionist

Fairfax, VA

Receptionist

Position Description
CGI U.S. Corporate Headquarters looking for a Front Desk Receptionist to join our team in our Fairfax office. As the Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for visitors and the voice of our organization, providing exceptional customer service and administrative support to our clients, visitors, and staff. You will manage the front desk area, handle incoming calls, greet visitors, and perform various clerical and administrative tasks to ensure smooth office operations.

Your future duties and responsibilities
• Welcome visitors and members in a professional and friendly manner, ensuring a positive first impression of CGI
• Maintain visitor, employee, and department directories and logs

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• Follow security procedures, such as monitoring and issuing visitor badges. Maintain the visitor logs, manage sign-in procedures, and ensure security protocols are followed
• Maintain a professional reception area while complying with office procedures, rules, and regulations
• Provide administrative support as needed
• Monitor and replenish office supplies as needed, ensuring essential items are always available. Replenish office snacks, coffee and beverages
• Receive, sort and distribute daily mail and deliveries. Keep track of incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Sign for required FedEx and UPS deliveries, notify recipient of delivery and deliver packages to recipients
• Prepare outgoing mailings (which may include packaging, requesting a pickup, filling out a shipping invoice etc.)
• Back-up to the office point of contact as needed

Additional administrative duties as needed
• Provide confidential administrative support to management team, as needed
• Maintain administrative procedures related to facility requests, tickets, invoicing, etc.
• Participate in special project assignments (Social Club Committee, CSR, etc.)

Work environment
• You will work in an office setting Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
• The position may require occasional lifting of light objects and extended periods of sitting and standing

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
To be considered for this role, candidates should have a High school diploma/GED plus 2-5+ years of demonstrated success supporting a busy office and have a positive, can-do attitude. Attributes of a successful candidate include:
• 2-5 years administrative support experience preferred
• Proven experience as a receptionist or in a similar role, preferably in a professional office environment
• Proficient Outlook skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with office equipment (e.g., printers, scanners)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse range of individuals
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Professional corporate image combined with strong interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude, team player mentality, and willingness to go above and beyond to provide exceptional service

"CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $30,700 - $66,800."

At CGI we call our professionals "members" to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI's benefits include:
• Competitive base salaries
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment;
• Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.

Client-provided location(s): Fairfax, VA, USA
Job ID: CGI-1113193
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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