Post Office Assistant

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

Job summary

A national postal service is looking for a part-time Post Office Assistant in Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador. The role involves selling products, sorting mail, and providing customer service. Candidates should have a high school education and experience in retail or service environments. Preference is given to Indigenous People and individuals with disabilities. This position requires physical fitness to handle packages up to 50 lb. The job offers a wage of $20.14 per hour, and the closing date for applications is December 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Experience in a retail and/or service environment.
• Understanding of accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products to customers.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Provide information and forms to customers.
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Cash handling

Physical fitness

Education

High school or provincial equivalency

Job description

Post Office Assistant

Location: Nain, NL, CA

Job Requisition Id: 192691
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Nain
Province: Newfoundland and Labrador
Employment Type: Part-Time
Employment Status: Permanent
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Working Hours: Saturday: 8:30-12:30
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.14
Job Closing Date: 2025-12-31

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services 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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All qualified candidates will be considered; however preference will be given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or Persons with disabilities. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

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