Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Big River, SK

Canada Post is looking for a dependable and customer-focused Post Office Assistant (Term) to join their team in Big River, Saskatchewan. This is an on-call, temporary position suited for someone who enjoys working directly with the public and takes pride in keeping their community connected through reliable postal service.

Day to day, you’ll be at the counter helping residents and businesses access postal products and services, sorting and processing mail, and resolving delivery concerns with a calm and professional approach. If you’re someone who thrives in a retail or service environment and can handle the physical demands of the job, this role offers a meaningful way to contribute to your community.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, you’ll be the face of Canada Post for customers in Big River. Your main responsibilities revolve around counter service — selling postal products, processing transactions, and making sure customers leave with the information and assistance they need. You’ll also play a hands-on role in sorting and distributing mail into the proper classifications, keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes.

This is a physically active role that requires the ability to lift mail containers up to 50 lbs, push or pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods. You’ll also need the flexibility to be available on an on-call basis, as this is a temporary position. Canada Post values its core principles of Trust, Respect, and Deliver, and every team member is expected to bring those values to life in their daily work.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $20.54/hour. As an on-call, temporary role, it’s an excellent entry point into Canada Post’s operations. Canada Post is committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women. Preference will be given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) or Persons with disabilities as part of a special measure employment equity initiative.

Responsibilities

Working at the Big River Post Office, you’ll take on a variety of customer-facing and operational duties. Your work directly supports the community by ensuring mail and postal services are delivered accurately and efficiently on a daily basis.

• Sell postal products and services to members of the public and the local business community
• Sort and distribute incoming mail into appropriate classifications accurately and efficiently
• Process mail and handle related administrative tasks as required
• Provide customers with accurate information, relevant forms, and helpful guidance
• Resolve delivery and service issues thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Handle cash transactions and operate point-of-sale systems with accuracy
• Lift and move mail containers and parcels weighing up to 50 lbs as part of daily operations

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for candidates who are community-minded, physically capable, and comfortable working in a retail or customer service setting. Preference will be given to applicants who reside in the Big River community. A positive attitude and a willingness to be available on short notice are key traits for success in this role.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency, and/or relevant experience in business administration
• Customer service experience in a retail or public-facing environment, including sales and cash handling
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems is an asset
• Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lbs, push or pull boxes, and stand for extended periods
• Flexibility and availability for temporary, on-call work as needed
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach

How to Apply

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

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