Post Office Assistant – Canada Post – Chevery, QC

Canada Post is looking for a dependable Post Office Assistant to join their team in Chevery, Quebec on a temporary, on-call basis. This is a community-facing role where you’ll be the first point of contact for residents and businesses who rely on postal services every day. If you enjoy working with people and thrive in a customer service environment, this could be a solid fit.

Day to day, you’ll be handling everything from selling postal products and processing mail to helping customers navigate service questions and resolving delivery issues on the spot. It’s a varied role that keeps you engaged and connected to the community around you.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, you’ll provide counter services to both the general public and local businesses using a customer-focused approach. Your responsibilities will span retail transactions, mail sorting and distribution, and general customer assistance. The position is on-call and temporary, making it well-suited for someone with a flexible schedule who wants to stay active in their community.

This role also carries some physical demands — you’ll be expected to lift mail containers of up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods. Additionally, bilingual proficiency (Bilingual Imperative –BB) is required, as you’ll be serving a diverse customer base. Canada Post is also an equity-focused employer, and Indigenous candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify, as they will be given priority consideration for this position.

Benefits and Salary

This on-call Post Office Assistant position offers a competitive hourly rate of $20.54 per hour. Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment and values diversity across all levels of the organization. As part of one of Canada’s most recognized Crown corporations, employees benefit from working within a stable, respected institution that prioritizes safety, respect, and integrity in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Working at a Canada Post retail counter, the Post Office Assistant plays a central role in keeping mail moving and customers satisfied. From processing transactions to sorting mail and tackling delivery concerns, every task contributes directly to the reliability of postal service in the Chevery community.

• Sell postal products and services to members of the public and local businesses
• Sort, distribute, and process mail into appropriate classifications efficiently
• Provide customers with relevant information, forms, and guidance as needed
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Handle cash transactions and general post office accounting accurately
• Lift and move mail containers weighing up to 50 lb and push or pull boxes as required

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for someone who is comfortable interacting with the public, has a solid foundation in retail or customer service, and can manage the physical and administrative demands of a post office environment. Ideally, the successful candidate will reside in or near the Chevery community.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Customer-facing experience in a retail or service environment, including sales and cash handling
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems is an asset
• Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lb, stand for extended periods, and perform manual tasks
• Flexibility to be available for temporary, on-call work as needed
• Bilingual proficiency (English and French) as per the Bilingual Imperative requirement
• Ability to provide a character reference letter and pass a security screening process

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application through the Canada Post careers portal. Make sure your resume clearly demonstrates how your education and experience meet the stated requirements, as Canada Post does not make assumptions on behalf of applicants.

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