Post Office Assistant – Canada Post – Golden Lake, ON

Canada Post is looking for a reliable, customer-focused Post Office Assistant (Term) to join the team in Golden Lake, Ontario. This is an on-call, term position suited to someone who enjoys working directly with the public and takes pride in delivering dependable service to their community.

Day to day, you’ll be at the counter helping customers with their postal needs — from selling products and processing mail to resolving delivery concerns. It’s a hands-on role that keeps you engaged and connected to the people around you.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant with Canada Post, you’ll provide essential counter services to both members of the public and the local business community. Your work will include processing and sorting mail, handling cash transactions, assisting customers with postal forms, and addressing service issues as they arise. The ideal candidate lives within the community the post office serves.

This role requires physical stamina — you’ll be on your feet for extended periods, lifting mail containers weighing up to 50 lb, and managing sorting tasks. Flexibility is key, as this is an on-call position that may be called upon as needed. Canada Post places a strong emphasis on its core values of Trust, Respect, and Deliver, and all team members are expected to uphold these in their daily work.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $20.54 per hour. As a term, on-call employee with Canada Post, you’ll gain experience working for one of Canada’s most recognized public service institutions. Canada Post is committed to employment equity and creating an inclusive, accessible workplace that welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Working at the front lines of postal service in Golden Lake, your responsibilities will cover everything from customer interaction to mail processing. Each task contributes to keeping the community connected and ensuring customers leave the counter satisfied.

• Sell postal products and services to the public and local business community
• Sort and distribute mail into appropriate classifications efficiently and accurately
• Process mail and ensure proper handling throughout the sorting and distribution cycle
• Provide customers with relevant information, postal forms, and guidance
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Handle cash transactions accurately as part of retail counter services
• Lift and move mail containers weighing up to 50 lb as part of daily operations

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is seeking someone who is comfortable in a customer-facing retail or service environment and capable of handling the physical demands of the role. Living within the Golden Lake community is preferred, and candidates should be ready to respond to on-call scheduling as needed.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency and/or relevant experience in business administration
• Customer service experience in a retail or service environment, including sales and cash handling
• Familiarity with accounting systems, including general or post office accounting practices
• Physical fitness to lift mail containers up to 50 lb, push/pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods
• Scheduling flexibility to be available for temporary, on-call work as required
• Preference given to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) or Persons with disabilities under Canada Post’s 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 your relevant customer service and retail experience before submitting.

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