Post Office Assistant - Term

Canada Post / Postes Canada; Schefferville; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Canada Post in Schefferville, QC, is seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant to deliver customer‑facing counter services and sell postal products.

The role requires handling mail, processing transactions, and resolving service issues while staying flexible for temporary on‑call work, with a focus on accuracy and customer care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or experience in business administration.
• Experience interacting with the public in a retail or service environment, including sales and cash transactions.
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems.
• Physically able to lift mail containers up to 50 lb, push/pull boxes, sort mail and stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility to be available for temporary, on‑call work.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services to the business community and the 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.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Retail experience

Physical stamina

On-call flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Post Office Assistant – On‑call position in Schefferville, Quebec. The role involves delivering customer‑focused counter services, selling postal products, processing mail and resolving service issues. The candidate should reside in or near the community.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services to the business community and the 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 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

Applicants within a 50 km radius of the Post Office may be considered. 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 represents Canada’s diversity and provides a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. 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 immediate family or close personal relations. If you believe you may have a potential conflict, please communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

Accommodation

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment. If you are contacted about a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received 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. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.