Post Office Assistant - Term

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

Job summary

A national postal service is seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant in Les Escoumins, QC. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service and sales skills, and be able to lift mail containers weighing up to 50 lbs. Responsibilities include selling postal products, sorting mail, and providing information to customers. This temporary position requires flexibility and a high school education or equivalent. The role actively promotes Canada Post's values of trust, respect, and delivery.

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 handle mail containers and stand for extended periods.
• Available for temporary, on-call work.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales experience

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Flexibility for on-call work

Education

High school or provincial equivalency

Job description

Job location: Les Escoumins, QC, CA.

• Job Requisition Id: 196998
• Business Function: Retail
• Primary City: Les Escoumins
• Other Location(s): (none)
• Province: Quebec
• Employment Type: On Call
• Employment Status: Temporary
• Language Requirement: French Essential
• Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
• Working Hours: On Call
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Salary: $20.14
• Job Closing Date: 2026-01-08

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 services 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

Canada Post’s values and behaviours

Our Values – Trust, Respect and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one another and our shared duty to our country.

Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.

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.

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Metis 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.

Accessibility

Canada Post is committed to fostering an equitable, respectful, and caring workplace where everyone is welcome and has equal opportunity, where diversity is valued and celebrated and where we work together to remove barriers and promote accessibility. 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.

Employment Equity

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.

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.

Information on our Equity, diversity & inclusion national strategy and our Indigenous reconciliation strategy can be found at the following links:

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