Post Office Assistant

Canada Post; North Cobalt; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a part-time Post Office Assistant in North Cobalt, ON. The role involves providing customer-focused services, selling postal products, and handling mail. Ideal candidates should have retail experience and be physically fit for the job.

Qualifications

• Experience in business administration or retail service environment.
• Physically fit to lift mail containers up to 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services to customers.
• Sort, distribute, and process mail.
• Address delivery and service difficulties.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales

Accounting Systems

Education

High School or Provincial Equivalency

Job description

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Post Office Assistant

Location:

North Cobalt, ON, CA

Job Requisition Id: 188660
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: North Cobalt
Province: Ontario
Employment Type: On Call
Employment Status: Permanent
Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative (--BB)
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Working Hours: 4 hours per week
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $ 18.44 per hour
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/30/2025

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or persons with a disability. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

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

Job Responsibilities (continued)

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

Note: The ideal candidate should reside in the community. Applicants within a 50 km radius of the Post Office may be considered as needed.

As part of the selection process selected candidates will be required to complete a security screening process.

Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under the Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.

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Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.

Conflict of Interest
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Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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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.

Accessibility

Canada Post is committed to fostering an equitable, respectful, and caring workplace where everyone is welcome and has equal opportunity, where diversity is valued and celebrated and where we work together to remove barriers and promote accessibility. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Employment Equity

Canada Post is committed to creating a safe workplace that embraces and celebrates everyone. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women.

Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.

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A conflict of interest is when an employee’s interests (personal, financial or business) or relationships (family or close personal relationships) interfere, or appear to interfere, with the interests of Canada Post. To know if a conflict exists, please refer to the Canada Post's code of conduct.