Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Makkovik, NL

Canada Post is looking for an on-call Post Office Assistant to join their team in Makkovik, Newfoundland and Labrador. This is a term (temporary) position suited to someone who lives in or near the community and is ready to step in when needed to serve customers at the local post office counter.

This role puts you at the front line of postal retail services — helping community members with mail, products, and information. If you’re comfortable with customer service, cash transactions, and working flexible, on-call hours, this could be a great fit.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, you’ll be the face of Canada Post in Makkovik. Your day-to-day work involves selling postal products and services, sorting and distributing mail, assisting customers with forms and inquiries, and resolving any delivery or service issues that come up. The work is varied and community-focused, requiring both organizational skills and a genuine willingness to help people.

Given the on-call nature of this position, flexibility is essential. You’ll be expected to be available when the post office needs coverage, and you’ll need to be physically capable of handling mail containers weighing up to 50 lb, sorting mail, and standing for extended periods. Canada Post values teamwork, safety, and service excellence in all of its retail locations.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a salary of $20.54 per hour. As a term employee with Canada Post, you’ll be part of an organization that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and that actively works to create a respectful and accessible workplace. Canada Post also has a strong focus on employee values — Trust, Respect, and Deliver — which guide everything they do.

Responsibilities

Working at a Canada Post retail location, the Post Office Assistant handles a range of counter and mail-processing duties. These responsibilities keep the post office running smoothly and ensure customers in Makkovik receive reliable, helpful service every time they walk through the door.

• Sell postal products and services to members of the public and local businesses
• Sort and distribute mail into appropriate classifications efficiently and accurately
• Assist customers by providing relevant information and helping them complete required forms
• Resolve delivery and service issues thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Handle cash transactions and operate post office accounting systems correctly
• Lift and move mail containers weighing up to 50 lb, as well as push or pull boxes as needed

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for a candidate who is community-minded, physically capable, and comfortable working in a 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 employment equity initiatives — candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are encouraged to self-identify.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency, and/or experience in business administration
• Experience in retail or public-facing service, including sales and cash handling
• Familiarity with accounting systems, particularly post office or general business accounting
• Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lb, sort mail, and stand for extended periods
• Flexible availability for on-call, temporary work as needed
• Residency in or near Makkovik is preferred, as the role serves this specific community

How to Apply

To apply for this position, 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 any relevant retail, customer service, or mail-handling experience before submitting.

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