Post Office Assistant - Term

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading postal service as an on-call Post Office Assistant in Kugluktuk! This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community by providing exceptional customer service and handling postal products. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing their sales skills and problem-solving abilities. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities. If you're physically fit and ready to take on the challenge of a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services to customers.
• Sort and distribute mail effectively.
• Address delivery issues quickly.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Problem-solving

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in business administration

Tools

Post office accounting systems

Job description

Job Requisition Id: 176164
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Kugluktuk
Other Location(s):
Province: Nunavut
Employment Type: On Call
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Number of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $22.46

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

• 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

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.

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.