Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Barwick, ON

Canada Post is looking for a motivated Post Office Assistant to join their team in Barwick, Ontario on a term (on-call) basis. If you enjoy working directly with the public and take pride in delivering reliable, friendly service, this counter role could be a great fit for your schedule and skill set.

This position involves day-to-day retail postal operations — from selling products and processing mail to assisting customers with inquiries and resolving service issues. It’s a hands-on role that keeps you engaged and connected to your community.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, you’ll be the face of Canada Post at the local counter. Your primary focus will be providing a customer-centred experience — handling transactions, sorting and distributing mail, and ensuring customers leave with the help they need. This is a temporary, on-call position, making it ideal for someone who values flexibility.

Canada Post operates with core values of Trust, Respect, and Deliver, and they expect the same from their team. You’ll be part of a workplace that prioritizes accessibility, employment equity, and inclusivity, and that takes its duty to Canadians seriously. Preference will be given to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and Persons with disabilities as part of a special measure employment equity initiative.

Benefits and Salary

This Post Office Assistant role offers a salary of $20.54 per hour. As a term employee with Canada Post, you’ll be part of one of Canada’s most recognized public institutions, with access to a values-driven workplace committed to equity and respect.

Responsibilities

Working at the post office counter in Barwick, you’ll handle a variety of tasks that keep local mail and parcel services running smoothly. From customer transactions to mail sorting, each responsibility plays a direct role in the community’s connection to Canada’s postal network.

• Sell postal products and services to members of the public and local business community
• Sort and distribute mail into appropriate classifications efficiently and accurately
• Provide customers with relevant information, forms, and guidance on postal services
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties thoroughly and in a timely manner

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for someone who is comfortable working with the public, reliable in a retail or service setting, and physically capable of the demands of the role. The ideal candidate already lives in or near Barwick, and is available for flexible, on-call scheduling.

• Education: High school diploma or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Public-facing experience: Prior experience in a retail or service environment, including sales and cash handling
• Accounting awareness: Basic understanding of general or post office accounting systems
• Physical fitness: Ability to lift mail containers up to 50 lbs, push or pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods
• Flexibility: Availability for temporary, on-call work as needed

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application through the Canada Post careers portal. Make sure your resume is current and highlights any relevant retail or customer service experience before submitting.

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