Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Cookshire, QC

Canada Post is looking for an on-call Post Office Assistant to join their team in Cookshire, Quebec. This is a temporary, on-call position that puts you right at the front lines of postal service — helping customers, processing mail, and keeping things moving smoothly at the local post office.

Day to day, you’ll be serving the public and local business community with a friendly, customer-focused approach. Whether you’re handling cash transactions, sorting mail, or helping someone track down a package, this role keeps you engaged and on your feet.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, your primary focus will be on providing counter services to the public and business customers. You’ll sell postal products and services, process incoming mail, supply customers with the information and forms they need, and step in to resolve any delivery or service issues that come up. Canada Post notes that the ideal candidate should reside in the Cookshire community, though applicants from outside the area may be considered as needed.

This role also requires a degree of physical fitness, as you’ll be lifting mail containers weighing up to 50 lb, pushing and pulling boxes, sorting mail, and standing for extended periods. Flexibility for on-call availability is essential, as shifts are assigned on an as-needed basis. You’ll be expected to uphold Canada Post’s core values of Trust, Respect, and Deliver in every interaction.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $20.54 per hour. As a temporary, on-call role with Canada Post — one of Canada’s largest federal Crown corporations — you’ll gain valuable experience in retail postal services and public-facing customer service.

Responsibilities

Working at the front counter of a local post office means every shift brings a variety of tasks. From selling postal products to sorting and distributing mail, you’ll play a key role in keeping the community connected. Here’s what you’ll be doing on a regular basis:

• Sell postal products and services to both the general public and local businesses
• Sort, distribute, and process mail into the appropriate classifications
• Provide customers with accurate information, forms, and guidance
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties thoroughly and promptly
• Handle cash transactions and operate post office accounting systems
• Lift and move mail containers weighing up to 50 lb as required

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for someone who’s comfortable with customer-facing work and can adapt to a busy retail environment. The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the physical stamina to handle the demands of the role. Here’s what’s required:

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency and/or relevant experience in business administration
• Experience in a retail or service environment, including sales and cash handling
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems
• Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lb, push/pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods
• Bilingual (English and French) — Bilingual Imperative (–BB) language requirement
• Flexibility to be available for temporary, on-call work as scheduled

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 your customer service and retail experience before submitting.

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