Post Office Assistant - Term

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

Job summary

A national postal service is seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan. The ideal candidate will provide customer-focused services, including selling postal products and addressing service difficulties. Applicants should have a high school diploma and experience in a retail or service environment. Physical fitness and flexibility for temporary work are required.

Qualifications

• Experience interacting with the public in a retail or service environment.
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems.
• Ability to lift mail containers up to 50 lb and stand for long periods.

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.

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales experience

Problem-solving abilities

Physical fitness

Flexibility for on-call work

Education

High school diploma or provincial equivalency

Job description

Job Requisition Id: 195242
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Loon Lake
Province: Saskatchewan
Employment Type: On Call
Employment Status: Temporary
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Salary: $20.14/Hour
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/18/2025

All qualified candidates will be considered; 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

We are currently seeking an on‑call Post Office Assistant who will use a customer‑focused approach when providing counter services to customers.

Key Requirement

The ideal candidate should reside in the community (within a 50 km radius of the Post Office); applicants outside the community 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

This position is temporary and on‑call; 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.

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 in regard to 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; 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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