Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Daajing Giids, BC

Canada Post is looking for a motivated Post Office Assistant (Term) to join their team in Daajing Giids, British Columbia. This is an on-call, term position ideal for someone who lives in the community and enjoys delivering reliable, friendly service at the counter. If you thrive in a customer-facing retail environment and can handle a variety of postal duties with care and efficiency, this could be the right fit for you.

Day to day, you’ll be serving members of the public and the local business community — selling postal products, processing mail, and helping customers navigate any delivery or service concerns. It’s hands-on work that keeps you on your feet and connected to the people in your community.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, you’ll work at the counter providing postal counter services to walk-in customers. Your responsibilities range from selling stamps and shipping products to sorting and distributing mail into the right classifications. You’ll also be expected to handle cash transactions accurately and assist customers with the forms and information they need.

This role requires physical readiness — you’ll be lifting mail containers weighing up to 50 lbs, pushing or pulling boxes, and standing for extended periods. Flexibility and availability for on-call shifts is essential, as this is a term position with variable scheduling. Canada Post values trust, respect, and a genuine commitment to delivering for others, and this role reflects those principles directly.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $20.54 per hour. Canada Post is a respected national employer committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. They actively foster an accessible and respectful environment where every employee is valued. Preference for this role will be given to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and Persons with disabilities as part of a special employment equity measure.

Responsibilities

Working at the post office counter means you’re the face of Canada Post for local residents and businesses. Your day involves a mix of customer service, mail processing, and administrative tasks — all of which require attention to detail, a friendly demeanour, and the ability to resolve issues efficiently.

• 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 according to Canada Post procedures and standards
• Provide customers with the forms, information, and guidance they need
• Resolve delivery and service issues thoroughly and promptly to ensure customer satisfaction
• Handle cash transactions and operate post office accounting systems with accuracy
• Lift and move mail containers weighing up to 50 lbs as part of daily physical duties

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate for this Post Office Assistant role is someone who is community-oriented, physically capable, and comfortable working directly with the public. Canada Post values candidates who can bring reliability, accountability, and a service-first mindset to every interaction.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Experience in a retail or service environment, including sales and handling cash transactions
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems is an asset
• Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods
• Flexible availability for temporary, on-call scheduling as required
• Preference will be given to Indigenous Peoples and Persons with disabilities under this employment equity initiative

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects any relevant retail, customer service, or postal experience before submitting.

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