Post Office Assistant - Term

Canada Post / Postes Canada; Bonfield Township; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national postal service is seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant in Bonfield Township. The ideal candidate will have a customer-focused approach and handle various tasks, including selling postal products, sorting mail, and providing customer assistance. Applicants should be physically fit and flexible, with a high school diploma or equivalent experience in retail. This role calls for strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering excellent service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience in business administration preferred.
• Experience in retail or service environment, with customer interaction skills.
• Understanding of post office accounting systems.
• Able to lift up to 50 lb and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services to customers.
• Sort and process mail into classifications.
• Provide information and forms to customers.
• Address delivery and service issues.

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales experience

Cash handling

Problem-solving

Education

High school or provincial equivalency

Job description

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

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