Post Office Assistant

Canada Post; Municipality of the District of Barrington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A postal service provider is seeking a part-time Post Office Assistant in Barrington, Nova Scotia. The ideal candidate will provide customer service, sell postal products, and manage mail sorting. Applicants should have a high school diploma, customer service experience, and be physically fit. The role offers $20.14 per hour for 11 hours a week.

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.

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.

Job description

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 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

Job Details

Location: Barrington, Nova Scotia.
Employment Type: Part‑Time, Permanent.
Salary: $20.14/HR.
Working Hours: 11 hrs/week, Monday‑Thursday 9:30‑12:00pm, Friday 9:30‑11:30pm.
Job Closing Date: 2025‑11‑21.

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