Post Office Assistant - Term

Canada Post / Postes Canada; Eastern Passage; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national postal service provider is seeking a motivated Post Office Assistant in Eastern Passage to deliver customer-focused services. This is an on-call position, ideal for someone residing in the community. Responsibilities include selling postal products, sorting mail, and assisting customers with inquiries. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in retail or service, along with the physical ability to handle mail containers and stand for extended periods. The position offers $20.14 per hour and requires flexibility for on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus experience in business administration.
• Experience in retail or service environment including cash transactions.
• Must be physically fit to lift up to 50 lb and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services to community and public.
• Sort, distribute, and process mail.
• Address customer inquiries and issues swiftly.
• Provide information and necessary forms to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Retail experience

Physical fitness

Education

High school or provincial equivalency

Job description

Job Requisition Id: 196551

Business Function: Retail

Primary City: Eastern Passage

Province: Nova Scotia

Employment Type: On Call

Employment Status: Term

Language Requirement: English Essential

Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1

Working Hours: on call

Number of Vacancies: 1

Salary: $20.14/hr

Job Closing Date: 2025-12-23

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

• 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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