Post Office Assistant - Term

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

Job summary

Canada Post is seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant in Makkovik. The successful candidate will use a customer-focused approach to provide services at the counter, handle postal products, and ensure effective mail sorting and delivery. Applicants should ideally reside locally and have relevant retail experience. This position offers flexibility and is critical in maintaining efficient customer services for the community.

Qualifications

• High school or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration.
• Experience in a retail/service environment, sales, and cash transactions.
• Physically fit to lift and sort mail.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services to the public.
• Sort and process mail.
• Address customer service issues.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Accounting understanding

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Education

High school or provincial equivalency

Job description

Job Requisition Id: 192234
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Makkovik
Other Location(s):
Province: Newfoundland and Labrador
Employment Type: Temporary - New
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: RVSGA10 - Level 1
Working Hours: On call
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.44
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2025-06-24

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

Job Responsibilities (continued) 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

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