Post Office Assistant - Term

Canada Post; Exshaw; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Post Office Assistant with a leading postal service provider. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with the community and provide essential postal services. You will be responsible for selling postal products, sorting mail, and assisting customers with their needs. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with the public, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a vital service that connects people and businesses across Canada while enjoying the flexibility of on-call work. This is your chance to make a difference in your community!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in customer service and sales is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services to customers.
• Sort and process mail efficiently.
• Address customer inquiries and resolve issues.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Cash handling

Problem-solving

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in business administration

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Job title: Post Office Assistant - Term

Location:

Exshaw, AB, CA

Other location(s):

Employment type: On Call

Job ID: 188656

Job details:

Job Requisition Id: 188656
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Exshaw
Province: Alberta
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: $18.44/hr
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/25/2025

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

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

1. Sell postal products and services to the business community and public
2. Sort, distribute and process mail into appropriate classifications
3. Provide customers with information and forms
4. Address delivery and service difficulties to resolve problems thoroughly and quickly

Qualifications

1. High school or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
2. Training and/or experience interacting with the public in a retail and/or service environment, including sales and cash transactions
3. Understanding of general or post office accounting systems.
4. Physically fit to lift mail containers of up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods of time
5. 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 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.

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.

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