Post Office Assistant - Term

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

Job summary

A national postal service is seeking an On‑Call Post Office Assistant in Hornepayne, Ontario. The ideal candidate will provide counter services using a customer-focused approach. Responsibilities include sorting mail, selling postal products, and resolving service difficulties. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in a retail environment. Physical fitness and flexibility for on-call work are required. This temporary position offers a salary of $20.54 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in business administration is beneficial.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide counter services to customers.
• Sort, distribute, and process mail.
• Sell postal products and services.

Skills

Customer service skills

Retail experience

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Requisition Id: 196269
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Hornepayne
Province: Ontario
Employment Type: Temporary - New
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative (BB) English and French
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.54
Job Closing Date: 2026-02-06

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

Canada Post Values & Behaviours

Our Values – Trust, Respect and Deliver; Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride.

We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website.

Employment Equity

All qualified candidates will be considered; however preference will be given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) or Persons with disabilities. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self‑identify.

Canada Post is committed to creating a safe workplace that embraces and celebrates everyone. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women.

Accessibility

Canada Post is committed to fostering an equitable, respectful, and caring workplace where everyone is welcome and has equal opportunity. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.