Post Office Assistant - Term

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

Job summary

A national postal service in Makkovik is seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant. This role involves providing customer-focused services, selling postal products, sorting and distributing mail, and resolving customer inquiries. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in retail, and be physically fit to handle mail containers. Flexibility for temporary, on-call work is required. Join a team committed to customer service and community values.

Qualifications

• High school or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration.
• Training and/or experience interacting with the public in a retail/service environment.
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems.
• Physically fit to lift mail containers and stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work temporarily on call.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in business administration

Job description

Job Requisition Id: 196895
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: $20.54
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-01-06

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

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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.