Post Office Assistant - Term

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

Job summary

A national postal service in Margaree Forks, Nova Scotia, is seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant. This role involves providing customer-focused postal services in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and experience in customer interactions, with the ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting mail containers. Knowledge of accounting systems and retail sales experience is beneficial. This position is ideal for community residents and offers temporary work opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience in business administration.
• Experience in retail or service environments with public interaction.
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lb and standing for long periods.
• Availability for temporary, on-call work.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales experience

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or provincial equivalency

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking an on‑call Post Office Assistant who will provide customer‑focused counter services in a fast‑moving environment.

Ideal candidates should reside in the community; applicants outside may be considered as needed.

Location: Margaree Forks, Nova Scotia, Canada

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 diploma 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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All qualified candidates will be considered but preference will be given to Indigenous People, 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.

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