Postal Clerk - Retail and Operations

Canada Post; La Sarre; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Canada Post in La Sarre, QC is seeking a Postal Clerk – Retail and Operations for a temporary, on-call role. You will split time between retail customer service and mail processing, handling payments, displays, and mail handling across various shifts, including days and evenings.

The position emphasizes safety, physical stamina, and adaptability, offering hands-on experience across postal operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Availability to work on call between 5:00 am and 6:00 pm, including varied shifts.
• Customer service experience in a retail environment.
• Sales experience is considered an asset.
• Experience in a production environment is an asset.
• Physical fitness to stand for up to 3.5 hours at a time and handle heavy items.
• French language proficiency — French is essential for this role in La Sarre, QC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer service at the retail counter to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
• Operate a point-of-sale system and process payments including cash, cheques, debit, and credit card payments.
• Maintain floor displays and carry out merchandising and inventory control activities.
• Stay informed on postal products, services, and delivery knowledge to assist customers effectively.
• Receive, sort, sequence, and batch mail items according to established procedures.
• Operate mail processing equipment, including clearing jams and removing mail from sorting machines.
• Transport mail between floors and sections using rolling or motorized equipment.
• Review mail items for address accuracy and proper postage.
• Key in data using a computer when applicable.
• Handle mail items physically — lifting up to 22.7 kg (50 lbs) and carrying up to 15.9 kg (35 lbs).

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Sales experience

Physical fitness

French language proficiency

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

Canada Post is looking for a Postal Clerk – Retail and Operations to join their team in La Sarre, Quebec. This temporary, on-call position offers a dynamic mix of retail customer service and mail operations work — ideal for someone who thrives in a varied, hands‑on environment and can adapt to different shifts, including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Working at one of Canada's most recognized institutions means being part of a network that keeps the country connected. Day to day, you'll be serving customers at the counter, handling financial transactions, processing mail, and keeping operations running smoothly. Some offices rotate staff, so you may find yourself covering a range of duties depending on where you're needed most.

About the Role: Postal Clerk – Retail and Operations

As a Postal Clerk at Canada Post in La Sarre, you'll split your time between retail customer service and mail processing operations. On the retail side, that means operating a point‑of‑sale system, processing payments, maintaining product displays, and helping customers with postal products and services. On the operations side, you'll be sorting, sequencing, and batching mail, operating processing equipment, and using motorized or rolling equipment to transport mail between areas of the facility.

This role requires physical stamina — you may be standing for up to 3.5 hours at a stretch and handling mail items weighing up to 22.7 kg (50 lbs). A commitment to workplace safety is essential, and this position is considered Safety Sensitive under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy. The team values trust, respect, and accountability, and those qualities show up in every shift.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $25.37 per hour. As a temporary on-call role, it provides a valuable entry point into Canada Post's operations and an opportunity to learn about various aspects of the business. Canada Post is committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free hiring process and offers accommodation throughout the recruitment journey for candidates who require it.

Job Details

Job Type: On Call – Temporary

Company: Canada Post

Location: La Sarre, QC

Requisition ID: 201344

Schedule: Availability required between 5:00 am and 6:00 pm; shifts may include days, evenings, overnights, and weekends

Pay: $25.37/hour (CAD)

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll move between retail service and mail operations depending on daily staffing needs. Whether you're helping a customer at the counter or processing incoming mail, accuracy and efficiency are what keep things moving. Here's what a typical shift might involve:

• Deliver customer service at the retail counter to ensure complete customer satisfaction
• Operate a point‑of‑sale system and process financial transactions including cash, cheques, debit, and credit card payments
• Maintain floor displays and carry out merchandising and inventory control activities
• Stay informed on postal products, services, and delivery knowledge to assist customers effectively
• Receive, sort, sequence, and batch mail items according to established procedures
• Operate mail processing equipment, including clearing jams and removing mail from sorting machines
• Transport mail between floors and sections using rolling or motorized equipment
• Review mail items for address accuracy and proper postage
• Key in data using a computer when applicable
• Handle mail items physically — lifting up to 22.7 kg (50 lbs) and carrying up to 15.9 kg (35 lbs), with bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for candidates who are reliable, customer‑focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical environment. Because the schedule is on-call and varies, flexibility is a must. The ideal candidate brings some retail or customer service experience and is ready to jump in wherever needed.

• Availability to work on call between 5:00 am and 6:00 pm, including varied shifts
• Customer service experience in a retail environment
• Sales experience is considered an asset
• Experience in a production environment is an asset
• Physical fitness to stand for up to 3.5 hours at a time and handle heavy items
• French language proficiency — French is essential for this role in La Sarre, QC