Receptionist and front desk roles are among the most consistently posted positions on Indeed Canada in the Toronto market. Corporate head offices, medical and dental clinics, law firms, and staffing agencies all hire year-round. The list below covers the employers actively hiring receptionists in Toronto right now, with pay context and direct links to current openings.
Toronto employers currently hiring receptionists
Sourced from Indeed Canada and employer career pages as of May 2026. Some postings fill quickly — check each link for current availability.
Robert Half
Receptionist (Temp & Permanent) · Toronto, ON · Full-time and part-time
Canada's largest specialized staffing firm places receptionists in corporate, legal, and financial services offices across the GTA on both contract and direct-hire basis. Multi-line phone systems and Microsoft Office proficiency are standard requirements. Temp placements often convert to permanent roles.
View openings at Robert Half →Hays Staffing
Receptionist & Administrative Support · Toronto, ON · Contract and permanent
Hays Canada's Toronto office regularly lists front desk and reception placements for professional services clients. Roles typically require at least one year of front desk experience, knowledge of scheduling software, and a polished professional demeanor for client-facing environments.
View openings at Hays →University Health Network (UHN)
Patient Services Receptionist · Toronto, ON · Full-time
UHN operates Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and Toronto Rehab. Patient services receptionist roles require strong communication, empathy, and comfort navigating electronic medical record systems. Hospital-sector pay typically includes a defined-benefit pension and comprehensive health benefits.
View openings at UHN →TELUS Communications
Corporate Receptionist · Toronto, ON · Full-time
TELUS's Toronto corporate offices periodically post receptionist and front desk coordinator roles supporting executive floors. Duties include greeting visitors, managing boardroom bookings, coordinating couriers, and supporting administrative teams. Benefits and RRSP matching included.
View openings at TELUS →Rogers Communications
Receptionist / Office Coordinator · Toronto, ON · Full-time
Rogers's One Mount Pleasant headquarters hires receptionists for building reception and departmental support roles. Experience with visitor management systems (Envoy or similar), multi-line phones, and mail management is typically expected. Rogers employees receive competitive benefits and discounts on Rogers and Fido services.
View openings at Rogers →Brookfield Asset Management
Receptionist · Toronto, ON (Bay Street) · Full-time
One of Canada's largest asset managers operates from Bay Street and periodically hires front-of-house reception staff for its investor-facing offices. Roles are polished and professional, often requiring business casual or business formal presentation, fluency in corporate scheduling tools, and discretion when handling confidential visitors.
View openings at Brookfield →PwC Canada
Office Receptionist · Toronto, ON · Full-time
PwC Canada's Toronto office at First Canadian Place hires reception and hospitality staff to support client-facing floors. Roles require strong interpersonal skills, experience booking meeting rooms and coordinating catering, and comfort with Microsoft Outlook and Teams. Professional development budget and benefits package included.
View openings at PwC →Dental and Medical Offices (via Indeed)
Dental Receptionist / Medical Receptionist · GTA · Full-time and part-time
Independent dental and medical clinics across Toronto, Scarborough, Etobicoke, and North York post dozens of receptionist openings on Indeed year-round. Familiarity with Dentrix, Dentimax, or OSCAR EMR is a significant advantage. Many clinics offer four-day work weeks and on-the-job software training for the right candidate.
Search receptionist jobs on Indeed →What receptionists in Toronto actually earn
Pay varies significantly by sector. Medical and dental receptionists in the GTA typically earn $18–$22/hr, reflecting the specialized software knowledge and patient communication requirements of those environments. Corporate receptionists at law firms, financial services, and large corporations generally earn $20–$26/hr, with senior office coordinator roles reaching $28–$32/hr.
Ontario's general minimum wage is $17.60/hr as of October 2025. Entry-level reception roles at smaller businesses may start at or near minimum wage, but most posted corporate and healthcare reception roles exceed $19/hr. Large employers like UHN and the Big Five banks include defined-benefit or defined-contribution pensions, which meaningfully raise total compensation above the stated hourly rate. For broader salary context, see our guide on competitive salaries at Canadian SMBs.
Skills Toronto employers look for in receptionists
Multi-line phone management, professional telephone etiquette, and the ability to handle high-volume reception during busy periods are baseline expectations across all sectors. Microsoft Outlook for calendar and email management is near-universal in corporate settings. Medical and dental clinics add sector-specific requirements: patient triage communication, health card validation, and practice management software (Dentrix, Jane App, OSCAR).
Bilingualism (English and French) opens roles at federally regulated employers and is valued at legal and financial offices serving Quebec-headquartered clients. Candidates with experience in visitor management platforms (Envoy, Traction Guest) have a meaningful edge for roles at large Bay Street offices.
How to apply for receptionist roles in Toronto
For staffing agency roles (Robert Half, Hays), register on the agency's site and submit a tailored resume — agencies actively match candidates to client openings and will contact you directly for placements that fit. For direct-employer roles at corporations like Rogers, TELUS, and PwC, apply through their career portals; these companies process applications through HR software and may take two to four weeks to respond.
For dental and medical offices, a direct email to the clinic with a concise cover letter referencing the specific software you know (Dentrix, Jane App) often gets faster results than applying through a general job board. CanuckHire lists front desk and administrative openings across the GTA — browse part-time jobs in Toronto for more options, or check our office admin jobs in Toronto guide for related roles.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience to get a receptionist job in Toronto?
It depends on the setting. Staffing agencies like Robert Half regularly place candidates with limited experience into temp reception roles, which is a reliable entry point. Medical and dental offices usually require at least some familiarity with their specific software, but many will train on systems like Dentrix if the candidate is otherwise a strong fit. Corporate Bay Street offices generally prefer one or more years of front desk experience.
What software do I need to know for receptionist jobs in Toronto?
Microsoft Outlook and Teams are near-universal for corporate settings. Medical offices commonly use OSCAR, Jane App, or PS Suite; dental offices use Dentrix, Dentimax, or Tracker. Visitor management platforms like Envoy are common at large corporate offices. Knowing even one sector-specific system puts you ahead of most applicants.
How much do receptionists in Toronto earn per hour?
Medical and dental receptionists typically earn $18–$22/hr. Corporate receptionists at law firms and financial services offices earn $20–$26/hr. Entry-level roles at smaller businesses may start at Ontario's minimum wage of $17.60/hr, though most posted positions pay above that.
Is it better to apply through a staffing agency or directly to employers?
Both paths work. Staffing agencies (Robert Half, Hays) are faster for getting initial placements and building experience, especially if you are early in your career. Direct applications are better for permanent roles with benefits at established employers. Many candidates use agencies to bridge to a permanent role.
Are receptionist jobs typically full-time or part-time in Toronto?
Corporate and hospital reception roles are predominantly full-time (37.5–40 hrs/week). Medical and dental clinics more commonly offer part-time roles, particularly at clinics that are not open six days a week. Staffing agencies offer both, with temp roles ranging from single-day coverage to multi-month contracts.