Postmaster - Premises provided by Postmaster (Group Office)

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Buck Lake; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leasing allowance

Supplemental allowance

Job summary

Canada Post in Buck Lake, Alberta, seeks a Postmaster to lead a community post office and promote postal products in a busy retail setting. You will supervise staff, ensure customer-focused service, and manage daily operations within set hours.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, experience in retail or service, and the ability to manage premises, revenue, and reporting. Leasing allowances help offset operating costs; transfers may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience interacting with the public in a retail and/or service environment, including sales and cash transactions.
• Premises must be central and accessible and available one month before hire.
• Hours and responsibilities align with Canada Post operations.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the local community regarding Canada Post services and products.
• Sell and promote postal products and services to the public and businesses.
• Ensure premises meet accessibility and centrality requirements within 30 days if selected.
• Administer post office to meet retail hours and delivery expectations.
• Manage postal revenue, assets and values; maintain records and prepare reports.
• Assist with mail delivery routes and supervise staff as needed.
• Maintain a neat, clean post office per Canada Post standards.

Skills

Public interaction

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or provincial equivalency

Job description

Job Details

Business Function: Retail

Primary City: Buck Lake

Other Location(s):

Province: Alberta

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Status: Permanent

Language Requirement: English Essential

Employee Class and Level: RVSGA20 - Level 2

Working Hours: 32 hours per week

Schedule: Mon - Thu 09:00-12:00 and 12:30-16:00

Fri 09:00-12:00 and 12:30-15:30

Number of Vacancies: 1

Salary: $22.10/hr

Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/10/01

Job Description

Take on the responsibility of a community leader with Canada Post. ThePostmaster, reporting to the Superintendent/Local Area Manager, is responsiblefor promoting and selling postal products and services to the public andbusinesses in the community. As Postmaster, you will be the face of the PostOffice in your community service area, supervising staff and ensuring thatCanada Post demonstrates an energetic customer focus and commitment to thecommunity 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
• Be able to provide suitable premises in a central location within the community within 30 days should you be the successful candidate.
• Administer the post office to meet retail hours of operation and delivery expectations
• Manage postal revenue, assets and values
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Assist with effective management of mail delivery routes
• May sort mail to postal boxes
• May supervise staff
• Keep post office neat and presentable, and maintain cleanliness in accordance with Canada Post’s standards
• Operate the post office with due diligence and efficiency

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Owned or leased premises (suitable, central and barrier-free) available one month prior to the date of hire
• Experience interacting with the public in a retail and/or service environment, including sales and cash transactions

  Premises Requirements

  • Premises must be fully accessible to persons with disabilities, and be available for review and approval at least one month before hire.
  • Postmasters are responsible for rent or lease charges, heating, lighting, cleaning, routine general maintenance, snow removal, municipal taxes, and the necessary property and liability insurance coverage.
  • Appointments are subject to the conditions of the Canada Post Act
  • The hours of service to the public will be determined by the Canada Post and are subject to change under varying circumstances.

  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.

  Leasing Allowance: A leasing allowance of $ 2,914.00 per year will be provided to help offset the costs of operating a Post Office.

  Supplemental Allowance: An allowance paid out once annually may be available to help offset the costs associated with providing the premises.

  Canada Post’s values and behaviours

  Our Values - Trust, Respect and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and another and our shared duty to our country.

  Our behaviours - Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.

  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.