Full-Time

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Posted on 9/11/2026

People Corporation

People Corporation

501-1,000 employees

Group benefits, retirement, HR solutions provider

No salary listed

Sainte-Thérèse, QC, Canada

In Person

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Knowledge of office software, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
  • Experience in customer service.
  • Ability to communicate in English to serve anglophone clients in Quebec and the rest of Canada.
  • Ability to organize work, prioritize client needs, communicate enthusiastically, prepare well-designed documents, manage multiple tasks, exercise tact, and work with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
  • Welcome visitors courteously.
  • Answer the telephone and route calls.
  • Ensure the smooth operation of the office.
  • Prepare correspondence.
  • Sort mail and distribute it to the appropriate departments.
  • Perform direct-mail activities.
  • Draft, format, and update documents.
  • Follow up with clients by email and telephone.
  • Support representatives in their daily activities.
  • File documents daily.
  • Conduct research and provide information.
  • Enter data into systems.
  • Perform other related administrative assistant and receptionist duties.
Desired Qualifications
  • Training in office administration.
  • Knowledge of insurance.

People Corporation delivers group benefits, group retirement, and HR solutions to Canadian organizations. It designs, funds, and administers group benefits; manages group retirement and investment programs; and offers HRIS software, engagement and compensation consulting, executive search, recruitment support, health and wellness services, and disability management. The company uses a mix of in-house consultants and independent advisors to tailor and implement solutions through a nationwide network of offices. Its goal is to provide comprehensive, tailored people solutions for Canadian organizations and to grow its national footprint through acquisitions and strong client service.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

Winnipeg, Canada

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • Acquisitions still add clients, products, and broker relationships across Canada.
  • Goldman Sachs ownership supplies capital for more rollups and platform upgrades.
  • National demand for outsourced benefits administration supports recurring service revenue.

What critics are saying

  • Integration of many acquired firms can dilute service quality and margins.
  • A Goldman Sachs exit through sale or IPO can disrupt strategy and leadership.
  • Rising competition from Mercer, Aon, and HUB International pressures pricing and retention.

What makes People Corporation unique

  • Goldman Sachs bought People Corporation in 2020, backing aggressive acquisition-led expansion.
  • It serves Canadian employers through benefits, retirement, and HR solutions nationwide.
  • Its advisor network and 60-plus offices create dense local distribution.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

22%
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