Post Office Assistant - Term

Canada Post; Margaree Forks; On-site; CAD 23,344 - 33,247; Part time

Job summary

Canada Post in Margaree Forks is seeking an On-Call Post Office Assistant dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. This role involves selling postal products, sorting mail, and addressing customer inquiries with a focus on efficiency and care.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, experience in retail or customer service, and be physically fit to manage mail handling tasks. This position represents an excellent opportunity to be part of a community-focused organization.

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.
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems.
• Physically fit to lift mail containers and stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility to be available for on-call work.

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 promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Accounting systems understanding

Physical fitness

Flexibility for on-call work

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Job Requisition Id: 194085
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Margaree Forks
Other Location(s):
Province: Nova Scotia
Employment Type: On Call Relief
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative (--BB)
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Working Hours: Casual
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.54
Job Closing Date: 2026-06-30

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

All qualified candidates will be considered; however preference will be given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or 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.

Canada Post is committed to fostering an equitable, respectful, and caring workplace where everyone is welcome and has equal opportunity, where diversity is valued and celebrated and where we work together to remove barriers and promote accessibility. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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