Post Office Assistant – Canada Post – Cross Lake, MB

Canada Post is looking for a reliable and customer-focused Post Office Assistant to join their team in Cross Lake, Manitoba on a term, on-call basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with the public and wants to be a meaningful part of their local community’s postal services.

In this role, you’ll be at the front lines of postal operations — serving customers at the counter, processing and sorting mail, and helping resolve delivery issues. If you thrive in a fast-paced retail and service environment and take pride in doing your job right, this position is worth a closer look.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant with Canada Post, your primary focus will be delivering excellent counter service to the business community and general public. You’ll handle postal product sales, process mail, and ensure customers leave with the information and assistance they need. Canada Post notes that the ideal candidate already resides in the Cross Lake community, though applicants from outside the area may also be considered.

This is an on-call, term position, so flexibility is key. You’ll need to be available on short notice and comfortable working in a dynamic environment. Canada Post values trust, respect, and delivery — both literally and figuratively — and expects all team members to reflect those values in their day-to-day work.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $20.54 per hour. Canada Post is committed to 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. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process for candidates who require it.

Responsibilities

Working at the post office counter in Cross Lake, you’ll be responsible for a range of customer-facing and operational duties. Each task plays a role in keeping the local postal service running smoothly and ensuring that community members and businesses get the support they need.

• Sell postal products and services to members of the public and local businesses
• Sort, distribute, and process mail into the appropriate classifications efficiently
• Provide customers with relevant information, forms, and guidance
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties thoroughly and promptly

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is seeking someone who is comfortable working with the public, can handle cash transactions accurately, and is physically able to manage the demands of a postal environment. Candidates who are already based in the Cross Lake community will be given priority consideration.

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

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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