Postmaster - Corporate Provided Premises (Grade Office)

Canada Post; Town of Bowden; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Post is seeking a Postmaster in Bowden, Alberta, to lead a busy post office and be the face of service in the community. You will promote postal products, supervise staff, manage revenue and records, and ensure customer-focused service within a multi-priority environment.

The role requires 40 hours per week, a high school diploma or equivalent, strong leadership, and the ability to handle physical mail operations. Competitive hourly pay and benefits apply.

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, and sorting mail and standing for extended periods of time.

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

Skills

Team leadership

Public interaction

Retail sales & cash handling

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Requisition Id: 204668
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Bowden
Other Location(s):
Province: Alberta
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Status: Permanent
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: RVSGB6B - Level 6
Working Hours: 40hr/week
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $26.42/hr
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-11-04

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, and sorting mail and standing for extended periods of time

Other Information

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.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday: 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM
• Unpaid Lunch Break: 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
• Hours: 40 hours per week (8 paid hours per day)
• Weekends: Saturday and Sunday off

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We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website.

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or Persons with disabilities. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Accessibility

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Employment Equity

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