Post Office Assistant – Canada Post – Ganges, BC

Canada Post is looking for a Post Office Assistant (Term) to join their team in Ganges, British Columbia. This on-call position is a great fit for someone who thrives in a customer-facing role and wants to be a meaningful part of their local community. If you’re comfortable handling retail transactions, sorting mail, and helping people with their postal needs, this could be the right move for you.

Day to day, you’ll be working at the Ganges Post Office, serving customers directly at the counter, processing mail, and resolving any delivery or service issues that come up. It’s a role that calls for someone who is organized, physically capable, and genuinely enjoys helping people.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, you’ll be the face of Canada Post at the local counter — selling postal products and services, answering questions, providing forms, and ensuring customers leave satisfied. You’ll also be responsible for sorting and distributing mail into the correct classifications, which requires attention to detail and a steady work pace.

This is an on-call, term position, so flexibility is key. You should be prepared to step in as needed and adapt to varying schedules. Canada Post emphasizes values of Trust, Respect, and Deliver, and expects all team members to bring those principles to life through their daily work and interactions with colleagues and customers alike.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $20.54 per hour. As a term, on-call role with Canada Post, compensation is competitive for the region and reflects the hands-on nature of the work involved.

Responsibilities

Working at a Canada Post counter location, you’ll handle a variety of tasks that keep postal services running smoothly for the Ganges community. Each responsibility plays a direct role in delivering reliable, respectful service to customers and maintaining an efficient post office operation.

• Sell postal products and services to both the general public and local businesses
• Sort and distribute mail into the appropriate classifications accurately and efficiently
• Assist customers by providing relevant information and necessary postal forms
• Resolve delivery and service issues thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Handle cash transactions and maintain accuracy with post office accounting systems
• Lift and move mail containers weighing up to 50 lb, as well as push or pull boxes as needed

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for someone who is community-minded, physically capable, and experienced in public-facing service roles. The ideal candidate already lives in the Ganges area and is comfortable working on an on-call basis. Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-first attitude are what will set you apart in this role.

• Education: High school diploma or provincial equivalency, and/or experience in business administration
• Retail or service experience: Prior work interacting with the public, including sales and cash handling
• Accounting knowledge: Familiarity with general or post office accounting systems is an asset
• Physical fitness: Ability to lift up to 50 lb, stand for extended periods, and handle physical mail sorting tasks
• Availability: Must be flexible and available for temporary, on-call shifts as required
• Community residency: Preference given to applicants who already reside in or near Ganges, BC

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 any relevant retail, customer service, or postal experience before submitting.

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