Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Harrington Harbour, QC

Canada Post is looking for an on-call Post Office Assistant to join their team in Harrington Harbour, Quebec. This is a temporary, on-call position suited to someone who lives in or near the community and enjoys working directly with the public in a retail and service environment. If you’re comfortable handling counter services, processing mail, and helping customers navigate postal products, this could be a great fit.

Day-to-day, you’ll be the face of Canada Post for Harrington Harbour residents — selling postal products and services, sorting and distributing mail, answering customer inquiries, and resolving any delivery or service issues that come up. The role calls for someone who’s physically capable, customer-focused, and ready to step in on an as-needed basis.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, your primary focus will be delivering reliable counter and retail postal services to both the general public and local businesses. You’ll handle everything from selling stamps and shipping products to sorting incoming mail and ensuring it reaches the right hands efficiently. Accuracy, speed, and a friendly demeanour matter in this role.

Beyond the counter, you’ll be expected to assist customers with forms and information, address any delivery or service concerns thoroughly, and maintain a working understanding of post office accounting systems. Canada Post places a strong emphasis on its core values — Trust, Respect, and Deliver — and this position is no different. You’ll be part of a team that takes its responsibility to Canadians seriously.

Benefits and Salary

This on-call, temporary position offers a pay rate of $20.54 per hour. As part of Canada Post, employees are supported by an organization committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with accessibility accommodations available throughout the hiring process. Preference will be given to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and Persons with disabilities as part of a special measure employment equity initiative.

Responsibilities

Working at a community post office means wearing a few different hats. From managing the sales counter to sorting and distributing incoming mail, the Post Office Assistant plays a key role in keeping postal services running smoothly for the residents of Harrington Harbour. Here’s what the role involves on a day-to-day basis:

• Sell postal products and services to both the general public and local businesses
• Sort and distribute mail into appropriate classifications efficiently and accurately
• Provide customers with relevant information, postal forms, and guidance
• Resolve delivery and service issues thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Process cash transactions and manage basic post office accounting functions
• Handle physical tasks including lifting mail containers up to 50 lbs, pushing or pulling boxes, and standing for extended periods

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for someone who is comfortable in a customer-facing retail environment and can manage both service and physical demands with confidence. The ideal candidate likely lives in the Harrington Harbour community and is available on a flexible, on-call basis. Here are the key qualifications for the role:

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency, and/or experience in business administration
• Experience interacting with the public in a retail or service setting, including sales and cash handling
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems
• Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lbs, push and pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods
• Flexibility to be available for temporary, on-call work as needed
• Bilingualism is an asset but not required at the time of hire — candidates must commit to learning the second official language

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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