Post Office Assistant - Term

Canada Post / Postes Canada; Val Rita; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Canada Post in Val Rita, Ontario is seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant to provide counter services with a customer-focused approach. The role requires local residency and flexibility for temporary, on-call work.

The position emphasizes selling postal products, handling cash, and assisting customers with forms and information. Ideal candidates are r esident in the community and able to stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with business administration experience.
• Experience interacting with the public in a retail/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 long periods.
• Flexible 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 to resolve problems quickly and thoroughly.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Mail sorting

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Requisition Id: 204296
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Val Rita
Province: Ontario
Employment Type: On Call
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative (--BB)
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.54
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-10-16

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

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