Post Office Assistant - Term

Canada Post / Postes Canada; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Canada Post is seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant to provide customer-focused counter service in a Saskatchewan community. The role requires residence in the community and involves selling postal products, handling inquiries, and processing mail with an emphasis on accuracy and service speed.

The position is temporary/on-call, with English language requirement and the ability to work flexible hours. Applicants should be prepared to lift mail containers and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• High school or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration.
• Training and/or experience interacting with the public in a retail/service environment, including sales and cash transactions.
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems.
• Physically fit to lift mail containers up to 50 lb, push/pull boxes, sort mail and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services 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.

Skills

Retail experience

Cash handling

Customer service

Physical fitness

Education

High school or equivalent/Business admin experience

Job description

Business Function: Retail

Primary City: Île-à-la-Crosse 192E

Province: Saskatchewan

Employment Type: On Call

Employment Status: Temporary

Language Requirement: English Essential

Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1

Salary: $20.54/Hour

Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2025-10-22

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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