Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Lower West Pubnico, NS

Canada Post is looking for an on-call Post Office Assistant to join their team in Lower West Pubnico, Nova Scotia. This term position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working directly with the public, has a knack for customer service, and is comfortable handling a variety of postal and retail duties in a community setting.

Day-to-day, you’ll be serving customers at the counter, processing mail, and helping community members navigate postal products and services. The role calls for someone reliable, physically capable, and flexible enough to work on-call shifts as needed. Ideally, candidates will reside locally in or near the community.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, you’ll be the face of Canada Post at the local level — selling postal products, sorting and distributing mail, and providing customers with the information and forms they need. You’ll handle cash transactions, manage general post office accounting, and work to resolve any delivery or service concerns quickly and thoroughly.

This position operates within Canada Post’s values of Trust, Respect, and Deliver. You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in serving the public and upholding high standards of reliability and professionalism. Physical readiness is important — you’ll be lifting mail containers of up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and staying active throughout your shifts.

Benefits and Salary

This position pays $20.54 per hour. As a Canada Post employee, you’ll be joining one of Canada’s most recognizable public institutions, with a workplace committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Canada Post is also committed to accessibility and providing accommodations throughout the hiring process as needed.

Responsibilities

The Post Office Assistant role covers a range of customer-facing and operational duties that keep the local post office running smoothly. Each task contributes directly to the community’s access to reliable postal services, making accuracy and a helpful attitude essential.

• Sell postal products and services to both the general public and business customers
• Sort, distribute, and process mail into the appropriate classifications efficiently
• Provide customers with relevant information, forms, and guidance
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties in a thorough and timely manner
• Handle cash transactions and general post office accounting tasks
• Lift mail containers of up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings a blend of customer service experience, physical capability, and flexibility. Canada Post values individuals who are community-minded, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail or service environment — particularly those who already live in or near Lower West Pubnico.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency, and/or relevant experience in business administration
• Customer service experience in a retail or public-facing environment, including sales and cash handling
• Understanding of accounting systems, including general or post office accounting
• Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lbs, sort mail, and stand for extended periods
• Bilingual (French/English) as per the Bilingual Imperative (–BB) language requirement
• Flexibility to be available for on-call, temporary shifts as required

How to Apply

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

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