Post Office Assistant – Canada Post – Major, Saskatchewan

Canada Post is looking for a Post Office Assistant (Term) to join their team in Major, Saskatchewan. This on-call, temporary role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with the public, handling postal transactions, and keeping things running smoothly at a local post office. If you’re community-minded and comfortable in a retail or service setting, this could be a solid fit.

Day-to-day, you’ll be the face of Canada Post at the counter — helping customers with their mailing needs, processing transactions, sorting mail, and resolving any delivery hiccups that come up. It’s a role that keeps you on your feet (literally) and rewards people who are organized, dependable, and good with customers.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, you’ll provide front-line counter services to customers in Major, SK, selling postal products, processing mail, and handling cash transactions. The position calls for a customer-focused approach and the ability to work efficiently in a busy retail environment. Canada Post notes that the ideal candidate already lives in the community, though applicants from nearby areas may also be considered.

This is an on-call, temporary position, so flexibility is key. You’ll need to be physically capable of lifting mail containers up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and handling the physical demands of mail sorting and distribution. Reliability and a strong work ethic are essential in this role, as you’ll be stepping in when needed to keep postal services running for the community.

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 the country’s most recognized national institutions, with the values of Trust, Respect, and Deliver guiding the workplace culture. Canada Post is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and actively encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. Preferential consideration is available for Indigenous applicants and persons with disabilities who self-identify.

Responsibilities

Working at a community post office means wearing several hats at once. From serving customers at the counter to processing and sorting incoming mail, the Post Office Assistant plays a central role in keeping postal services accessible and reliable for residents of Major, SK.

• Sell postal products and services to the general public and local business community
• Sort and distribute mail into appropriate classifications efficiently and accurately
• Provide customers with relevant information, forms, and guidance on postal services
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Handle cash transactions and manage post office accounting accurately
• Lift and move mail containers weighing up to 50 lbs as required
• Maintain availability for on-call, temporary shifts as needed by the post office

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for someone with a customer-first mindset and hands-on experience in retail or public-facing service roles. Physical capability and scheduling flexibility are just as important as interpersonal skills in this position.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Experience interacting with the public in a retail or service environment, including sales and cash handling
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems is an asset
• Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods
• Flexible availability to work on-call and temporary shifts as required
• Community residency in or near Major, SK is preferred

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 before submitting your application.

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