Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Lasqueti, BC

Lasqueti Island may be small, but the role of Post Office Assistant at Canada Post carries real weight in the community. This is a term, on-call position that puts you at the heart of local postal services — helping residents and businesses with everything from mail sorting to product sales. If you’re based in or near Lasqueti, British Columbia, this could be a great fit for your schedule and skill set.

Day to day, you’ll be the friendly face at the counter, handling customer transactions, processing mail, and resolving delivery issues. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and thrives in a retail or service-oriented environment.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, you’ll provide essential counter services to members of the public and local businesses. Your responsibilities span selling postal products and services, sorting and distributing mail accurately, and ensuring customers leave with the information and assistance they need. This role demands both strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle cash transactions and basic accounting processes correctly.

Because this is an on-call, term position, flexibility is key. You’ll need to be available as needed and comfortable adapting to shifting workloads. Physical stamina is also part of the package — lifting mail containers, sorting packages, and standing for extended periods are all part of the job. Canada Post upholds core values of Trust, Respect, and Deliver, and all team members are expected to reflect these in their daily work.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $20.54 per hour. As part of Canada Post, you’ll be working for one of Canada’s most recognized national institutions, with a commitment to workplace equity, accessibility, and inclusion. The organization actively supports employees from diverse backgrounds and maintains policies around accommodation and equitable opportunity.

Responsibilities

In this on-call Post Office Assistant role, you’ll be responsible for keeping postal operations running smoothly at the Lasqueti Post Office. From handling customer sales to sorting incoming mail, each task plays an important part in connecting the community. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be doing:

• Sell postal products and services to members of the public and local businesses
• Sort and distribute mail into the appropriate classifications efficiently and accurately
• Provide customers with the information and forms they require
• Resolve delivery and service issues in a thorough and timely manner
• Process cash transactions and apply general or post office accounting procedures
• Lift and handle mail containers weighing up to 50 lbs, push or pull boxes as required

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for a candidate who is community-minded, physically capable, and comfortable in a customer-facing retail or service environment. Preference will be given to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and Persons with disabilities as part of Canada Post’s special measure employment equity initiative. Here’s what you’ll need to bring to the role:

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency, and/or experience in business administration
• Customer service experience in a retail or service setting, including sales and cash handling
• Understanding of accounting systems, including general or post office accounting processes
• Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lbs, sort mail, and stand for extended periods
• Flexibility to be available for on-call, temporary work as needed
• Residency in or near Lasqueti is preferred; applicants outside the community may be considered

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application through Canada Post’s careers portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your relevant retail and customer service experience before submitting.

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