Post Office Assistant - Term

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

Job summary

A national postal service is looking for an on-call Post Office Assistant in Chertsey, Quebec. The ideal candidate must provide excellent customer service, handle postal transactions, and have the physical capability to manage mail tasks. This role offers flexible working hours and requires residency within the community. Applicants should have relevant experience in a retail or service environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in business administration is an asset.
• Ability to work in a retail and service environment.
• Physically fit to lift up to 50 lb and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Provide customer information and forms.
• Resolve delivery and service issues.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Problem-solving

Public interaction

Education

High school or provincial equivalency

Job description

Job Requisition Id: 194693
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Chertsey
Other Location(s):
Province: Quebec
Employment Type: On Call
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: French Essential
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Working Hours: On call
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: 20.14$/h
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/03/2025

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

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

• 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

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.

Employment Equity

Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.
Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation.

Conflict of Interest

The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

Accommodation

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Important Message

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.