Post Office Assistant - Term

canada post; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Canada Post in Whitecourt, AB is seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant to provide counter services with a customer-first approach. The role emphasizes selling postal products, handling cash, and assisting customers with forms.

Applicants should reside in the community and be available for temporary on-call work. The job includes light physical duties and requires basic clerical skills in a retail setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience interacting with the public in a retail/service setting, including sales and cash handling.
• Familiarity with general post office accounting systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services to the public.
• Sort, distribute and process mail into classifications.
• Provide customers with information and forms.
• Address delivery and service issues thoroughly and quickly.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Retail experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Post office accounting systems

Job description

Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-10-21.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 u... Show more

Job Requisition Id: 200940
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Whitecourt
Province: Alberta
Employment Type: On Call
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Working Hours: On Call
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.54/hour
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-10-21

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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