Post Office Assistant – Canada Post – Cranberry Portage, MB

Canada Post is looking for a dedicated Post Office Assistant (Term) to join their team in Cranberry Portage, Manitoba. This is an on-call, temporary position suited to someone who enjoys working directly with the public and takes pride in delivering reliable, friendly service to their community. If you’re local to the area and comfortable handling a variety of counter and mail-related tasks, this could be a strong fit.

Day to day, you’ll be the face of Canada Post for customers walking through the door — helping them with postal products, processing mail, and resolving any service concerns that come up. The role moves at a steady pace and requires someone who’s physically capable, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling cash transactions.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, you’ll provide counter services to both the general public and local businesses. Your responsibilities span from selling postal products and processing transactions to sorting and distributing mail into the correct classifications. You’ll also assist customers with forms and general postal information, making sure each interaction is handled with care and efficiency.

This role requires physical readiness — you’ll be expected to lift mail containers weighing up to 50 lbs, push or pull boxes, and stand for extended periods. Flexibility is key, as this is an on-call position and your availability may vary depending on operational needs.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $20.54 per hour. As a temporary on-call role with Canada Post, compensation is competitive for the region. Canada Post is also committed to an inclusive workplace and actively supports employment equity for Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women.

Responsibilities

Working at a Canada Post retail counter means you’re responsible for a mix of customer-facing service and behind-the-scenes mail processing. Each task you handle — from a simple product sale to resolving a delivery issue — contributes directly to the community’s access to reliable postal services.

• Sell postal products and services to members of the public and local businesses
• Sort, distribute, and process mail into appropriate classifications accurately and efficiently
• Provide customers with relevant information, forms, and guidance on postal services
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties promptly and thoroughly
• Handle cash transactions and general post office accounting tasks
• Lift mail containers of up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for a candidate who is community-oriented, physically capable, and comfortable in a public-facing retail environment. Prior experience in customer service or sales is a definite asset, as is a working knowledge of cash handling and basic accounting. Preference will be given to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and Persons with disabilities under this special measure employment equity initiative.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency, and/or experience in business administration
• Customer service experience in a retail or service environment, including cash and sales transactions
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems
• Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for long periods
• Flexibility to be available for on-call and temporary work as needed
• English Essential — strong communication skills in English are required

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 up to date and reflects your relevant retail or customer service experience before submitting.

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