Front of House (Receptionist) - ILM Vancouver

Job Posting Title

Front of House (Receptionist) - ILM Vancouver

Req ID

10154654

Job Description

This is a 100% onsite position, working in our Coal Harbour location. The hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm with a one-hour meal break. Occasional paid overtime evening and weekend work may be required with adequate notice.

Position Summary

The Front of House position supports our studio by working with Operations Team members, focusing on attitude, efficiency and customer service. You’ll be responsible for representing the studio and its culture in a positive manner and helping to answer questions and find solutions to various inquiries from employees, clients and vendors. The position will support a wide array of administrative tasks in addition to enforcing security protocols and supporting studio events. Prior industry experience is not required, just a positive approach and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic team environment. This position is open to B.C. residents only who currently have the right to work in Canada.

What You’ll Do

  • Acts as first point of contact and security at the reception area; receives and announces visitors, candidates and deliveries, answers questions
  • Enforce security standards, including managing badges, and ensuring proper check in for employees, and visitors
  • Manage and facilitate studio tour requests, ensure security protocols are followed
  • Act as the first point of contact for basic first aid services, document incidents and report to HR, sit on the OHS Committee
  • Ensure the first aid room is fully stocked, track and order supplies as required
  • Update the in-house display contents using company software
  • Maintain a tidy and safe reception area; ensure hygiene standards are maintained
  • Manage parking registration, tracker and coordination with the landlord
  • Facilitate parking requests, ensuring that parking spaces are allocated to appropriate stakeholders
  • Answer reception phone for studio entry and deliveries, assist with shipping and receiving as required
  • Manage desk booking software including assisting with bookings, troubleshooting and providing reports as requested on usage both actual and forecasted
  • Coordinate calendar reservations for studio amenity spaces
  • Primary point of contact for external bookings with The Stack management
  • Assist with coordinating and facilitating studio screening
  • Oversee deliveries, courier requests, crew gear and swag distribution and IT pickups
  • Manage company cell phone tracker and inventory
  • Support visits for internal and external guests
  • Event coordination under the guidance of studio management, including budgeting, planning, social committee leadership and live event management
  • Assist with studio initiatives and projects as directed

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience in a customer service role (3+ years)
  • Previous experience in Executive Assistance, Administration or Reception role
  • First Aid Level 2 certification, or willingness to be trained
  • Experience planning and executing events
  • Confident, engaged, curious, outgoing, innovative and a proactive problem solver
  • Excellent communication and client handling skills
  • Builds relationships with stakeholders, passionate about delighting customers and colleagues
  • Focus on delivering outcomes promptly and to a high standard
  • Applies critical and creative thinking to resolve issues in the most cost and time-efficient manner
  • Works well within a team environment with a focus on personal deliverables; takes ownership and keeps stakeholders informed
  • Interest in film / visual effects / graphic arts industries
  • Strong working knowledge of Windows, MS Office package, Google Workspace (GSuite) and Canva
JoinILM The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$37,960 to C$50,200 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment

ILM Vancouver

Job Posting Primary Business

ILM Vancouver

Primary Job Posting Category

Facility Ops

Employment Type

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted

2026-06-30
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