Post Office Assistant - Term

Canada Post / Postes Canada; Birtle; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Canada Post / Postes Canada in Manitoba is seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant to deliver customer-focused counter service in a small community setting. You will engage customers, handle transactions, and contribute to efficient postal operations.

The role emphasizes local residency in the community, with on-call shifts that support peak periods and coverage needs across the post office.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail or service environment with cash transactions.
• Ability to interact with the public in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Basic understanding of local post office accounting or retail systems.
• Physical ability to lift mail containers up to 50 lb and stand for extended periods.
• Flexible availability for temporary, on-call shifts.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Retail experience

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Job Requisition Id: 199566

Business Function: Retail

Primary City: Birtle

Other Location(s):

Province: Manitoba

Employment Type: On Call

Employment Status: Term

Language Requirement: English Essential

Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1

Salary: $20.54

Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-09-02

Job Description

If you have ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking an on-call 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

Job Responsibilities (continued)

• 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
• Flexibility to be available for temporary, on-call work

Other Information

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