Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Baie-des-Sables, QC

Canada Post is looking for an on-call Post Office Assistant (Term) to serve customers across several communities in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec, including Sainte-Flavie, Saint-Damase-de-Matapédia, Saint-Ulric, Saint-Octave, and Les Boules (Métis-sur-Mer). If you’re someone who thrives in a customer-facing retail environment and enjoys being part of a team that keeps communities connected, this opportunity is worth a closer look.

As a Post Office Assistant, you’ll be the face of Canada Post at the counter — helping customers access postal products and services, processing mail, and resolving delivery issues with professionalism and care. This is an on-call, term position suited to candidates who can adapt to shifting schedules and varied demands.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant (Term)

Day to day, you’ll be handling everything from selling postal products and processing cash transactions to sorting and distributing mail into the correct classifications. You’ll also assist customers by providing the information and forms they need, making each visit to the post office as smooth as possible.

This role also calls for a degree of physical fitness, as you may be lifting mail containers of up to 50 lbs, pushing or pulling boxes, and standing for extended periods. Given the on-call nature of the position, flexibility and availability are essential qualities for success in this role.

Benefits and Salary

This Post Office Assistant (Term) position offers a wage of $20.54 per hour. Canada Post is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. The organization also provides accommodations throughout the hiring process for candidates who require them.

Responsibilities

Working at the front counter of a post office means you’re the first point of contact for the community. Your daily responsibilities will span customer service, mail processing, and administrative tasks — all of which keep local postal operations running efficiently.

• Sell postal products and services to both the general public and local businesses
• Sort and distribute incoming mail into the appropriate classifications accurately and efficiently
• Provide customers with the necessary information, forms, and guidance they need
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties in a thorough and timely manner
• Process cash transactions and handle post office accounting with care and accuracy
• Lift and handle mail containers weighing up to 50 lbs as part of daily sorting and distribution tasks

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is seeking candidates who bring a customer-first attitude along with the physical stamina and flexibility to handle an on-call schedule. The ideal candidate already lives in or near one of the communities served by these post offices, though applicants from outside the area may be considered as needed.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Customer service experience in a retail or service environment, including sales and cash handling
• French language proficiency is essential for this position
• Familiarity with accounting systems, including general or post office accounting, is an asset
• Physical fitness to lift mail containers up to 50 lbs, push/pull boxes, and stand for extended periods
• Flexibility to be available for temporary, on-call work across multiple post office locations

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Canada Post job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects relevant customer service or retail experience before submitting your application.

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