Post Office Assistant - Term

Canada Post; Eeyou Istchee James Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A postal service provider in northern Quebec is seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant to provide customer-focused services at the counter. The ideal candidate should have retail experience, a high school diploma, and be physically fit for handling deliveries. Comfortable resolving customer issues and flexible for temporary work is essential. This position offers a salary of $24.59 per hour.

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.
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems.
• Physically fit to lift mail containers of up to 50 lb.
• Flexibility to be available for temporary, on-call work.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services to customers.
• Sort, distribute and process mail.
• Provide information and forms to customers.
• Resolve delivery and service issues.

Skills

Customer service skills

Retail experience

Public interaction experience

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or provincial equivalency

Job description

Job Requisition

Job Requisition Id: 187546
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Radisson
Other Location(s):
Province: Quebec
Employment Type: On Call
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative (--BB)
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Working Hours: On Call
Number of Vacancies: 2
Salary: 24,59/H

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.

At Canada Post, we are excited to spotlight Indigenous communities within our hiring practices as we celebrate the important heritage of our great Nation.

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

Applicants who identify as Indigenous shall be given priority in the candidate selection process.

To support data collection: This is a special measure employment equity initiative and as a result it is important to self-identify to ensure that this asset is recognized.

Other Information

Candidates will be required to provide:

• A character reference letter

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.

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. 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

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 regarding 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.

Leadership Behaviours

Decision Making – A champion of the organization who takes calculated risks and makes prudent, common sense decisions about current issues, future opportunities and resource requirements in a timely, well thought out manner, that aligns with the corporation's best interests.

Accountability – An individual who strives for performance excellence and who holds themselves and direct reports accountable for decisions and actions and for learning from mistakes when intended results are not achieved.

Business Orientation – A proactive individual who understands the competitive nature of the business, and is committed to sustaining the business through excellent customer service and new business opportunities.

Execution – A focused and self-motivated individual who acts with a sense of urgency and delivers on time and within budget, by dealing effectively with challenges and ambiguous situations.

Leading People – A compelling communicator and leader who engages, motivates and inspires others to achieve results and who encourages personal growth and finding better ways of doing things.

Our Values

• Safety – We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for all our stakeholders.
• Customer – We serve Canadians with pride and passion.
• Respect – We treat each other with fairness and respect.
• Integrity – We act responsibly and with integrity.
• Transformation – We will innovate and transform to win in the marketplace.