Postmaster - Corporate Provided Premises (Grade Office)

Canada Post; Barraute; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national postal service provider in Barraute is seeking a Postmaster to oversee post office operations. This role involves managing a team, promoting postal products, and ensuring exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma, leadership experience, and be physically fit to meet various demands of the job. This position offers a comprehensive range of responsibilities and opportunities for community engagement.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a team and direct operations effectively.
• Experience in retail and service transactions.
• Knowledge of postal services and mail processing.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the community regarding services.
• Supervise and train staff.
• Administer the post office to meet operational expectations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service experience

Public interaction

Sales skills

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Take on the responsibility of a community leader with Canada Post. The Postmaster, reporting to the Superintendent/Local Area Manager, is responsible for promoting and selling postal products and services to the public and businesses in the community. As Postmaster, you will be the face of the Post Office in your community service area, supervising staff and ensuring that Canada Post demonstrates an energetic customer focus and commitment to the community in an environment of multiple priorities.

Job Responsibilities

• Liaise with the local community with respect to Canada Post service and products
• Sell and promote postal products and services to the public and businesses
• Administer the post office to meet retail hours of operation and delivery expectations
• Manage postal revenue, assets and values
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Supervise staff, as well as train and assess performance
• Assist with effective management of mail delivery routes

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Experience leading and directing teams
• Experience interacting with the public in a retail and/or service environment, including sales and cash transactions
• Knowledge of regulations, methods and procedures for processing mail and providing postal services
• Physically fit to lift mail containers of up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, sorting mail and standing for extended periods of time

Other Information

Work schedule :

Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM

TRANSFER: Priority consideration will be given to transfer requests from employees who are members of CPAA, with preference to members in the posted Area of Competition. COMPETITION: Employees who are members of CPAA, priority consideration will be given to members in the posted Area of Competition. Term employees with continuous employment in CPAA may apply in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Be able to manage the post office to meet retail hours of operation and delivery expectations.
• Be physically fit and able to lift mail containers weighing up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, sort mail and stand for extended periods of time.

Premises requirements

• The hours of service to the public will be determined by Canada Post and are subject to change under varying circumstances.

Transfer Information

Members of the CPAA Bargaining Unit MAY ONLY ENTER A COMPETITION WHEN SEEKING A PROMOTION to a position of a Postmaster or Senior Assistant at a higher classification level.

If your current classification level is the same or higher than the classification level of the posted vacancy and you have been appointed to your present classification level for a period of not less than one (1) year you will need to request a transfer. Click on Apply and complete the required information under the Transfer section of the job application.

Safety Sensitive Positions

This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under the Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.

Employment Equity

Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our 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. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.

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.

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Our values

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RESPECT – I understand respect is the foundation of a successful workplace. We respect each other as colleagues and treat each other as we would like to be treated. We respect our country and the communities we serve, and understand we have a responsibility to be a positive force for change.

DELIVER – I challenge myself to safely deliver every day because what I do matters. We are a network of people, united by what we accomplish and deliver together. Delivering a stronger Canada for Canadians is at the heart of what we do.

Position Occupancy

Applicants who are currently members of the employee group - the provisions of the collective agreement apply which respect to position occupancy requirements.

Applicants who are currently members of another employee group - should contact their human resources representative to learn more about their position occupancy requirements.

Interview Notification

Should you be contacted for an interview, you are required to notify your Team Leader. If you do not meet the position occupancy guidelines above, you will need to provide confirmation from your General Manager and Director, Human Resources responsible for your function/region that you can be considered for this opportunity.