Post Office Assistant - Term

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an on-call Post Office Assistant in a vibrant community. This role emphasizes customer service, where you will assist customers with postal products and services, ensuring their needs are met efficiently. Ideal candidates will be physically fit and flexible, ready to tackle the demands of a fast-paced environment. This position not only offers a chance to engage with the community but also the opportunity to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a passion for service and a desire to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in retail or service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services to customers.
• Sort and distribute mail efficiently.
• Provide information and resolve delivery issues.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Transactions

Problem Solving

Physical Fitness

Education

High School or Provincial Equivalency

Business Administration Experience

Job description

Job Requisition Id: 187975
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Lytton
Other Location(s):
Province: British Columbia
Employment Type: On Call
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Number of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $18.44 per hour
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/14/2025

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

• 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

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.

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 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.