Post Office Assistant - Term

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

Job summary

A national postal service provider in Pessamit, Quebec, seeks an on-call Post Office Assistant. This role involves providing customer-focused services, selling postal products, and handling mail processing. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, experience in retail environments, and physical capability to lift mail containers. Flexibility for on-call work is essential. The position offers competitive hourly pay and requires residence within the community or nearby.

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 of up to 50 lb.
• Flexibility to be available for temporary, 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.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Retail environment interaction

Physical fitness

Flexibility for on-call work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Information

Job Requisition Id: 186409
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Pessamit
Other Location(s):
Province: Quebec
Employment Type: On Call
Employment Status: Temporary
Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative (BBBB)
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Working Hours: On call
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.14 per hour
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/07/2026

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

Note: The ideal candidate should reside in the community. Applicants within a 50 km radius of the Post Office may be considered as needed.

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 Canada Post’s Substance Use Policy.

Employment Equity

Canada Post is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation.

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.