Post Office Assistant

Canada Post; Essa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national postal service is seeking a part-time Post Office Assistant. Responsibilities include selling postal products and providing customer services. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in retail or service environments. The role requires physical ability to lift, push, and stand for extended periods. This position is permanent and located in Thornton, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Experience in business administration is an asset.
• Training or experience in a retail or service environment is desirable.
• Ability to handle cash transactions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services to customers.
• Sort and distribute mail efficiently.
• Provide necessary information and forms to customers.
• Resolve delivery and service issues quickly.

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales experience

Problem-solving skills

Ability to lift heavy items

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Requisition Id: 194709 | Business Function: Retail | Primary City: Thornton, Ontario | Employment Type: Part-Time | Employment Status: Permanent | Language Requirement: English Essential | Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1 | Working Hours: 8.25 | Number of Vacancies: 1 | Salary: $20.14 | Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2025-10-14

Job Description

If you have ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking a part-time Post Office Assistant who will use a customer-focused approach when providing counter services to customers. Note: The ideal candidate should reside in the community. Applicants outside the community in which the Post Office is located may be considered as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and service to the business community and public


• Sort, distribute and process mail into appropriate classifications


• Provide customers with information and forms


• Address delivery and service difficulties to resolve problems thoroughly and quickly

Qualifications

• High school or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration


• Training and/or experience interacting with the public in a retail and/or service environment, including sales and cash transactions


• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems


• Physically fit to lift mail containers of up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, sort mail and stand for extended periods of time

Other Information

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Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.

We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website.