Post Office Assistant – Canada Post – Papineauville, QC

Canada Post is looking for a dependable and customer-focused individual to join the Papineauville post office as a Part-Time Post Office Assistant. This is a permanent part-time position working five hours per week — ideal for someone who lives in the community and wants to serve their neighbours through a meaningful role with one of Canada’s most recognizable institutions.

In this role, you’ll be the face of Canada Post at the front counter, helping residents and local businesses with their postal needs, processing mail, and resolving delivery questions. It’s a steady, structured position with consistent hours from Monday to Friday, making it a great fit for someone looking for reliable part-time work in Papineauville, Quebec.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, your day-to-day will revolve around providing excellent counter service to walk-in customers. You’ll sell postal products and services, handle cash transactions, sort and distribute mail, and make sure every customer leaves with the information or forms they need. The work is hands-on, community-facing, and built around getting things done accurately and efficiently.

This role also calls for physical fitness, as it involves lifting mail containers up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and pushing or pulling boxes as needed. You’ll be expected to follow Canada Post’s policies and accounting procedures carefully, and to handle any delivery or service issues with professionalism and a problem-solving mindset. Bilingual proficiency (English and French) is required for this position.

Benefits and Salary

This permanent part-time position offers a wage of $20.54 per hour. Canada Post is committed to an equitable and inclusive workplace, and this posting gives preferential consideration to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and Persons with disabilities as part of a special employment equity initiative. Canada Post also prioritizes accessibility and will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.

Responsibilities

Working the front counter at a Canada Post retail location means wearing several hats throughout your shift. From processing transactions to sorting mail, the Post Office Assistant keeps operations running smoothly and ensures every customer interaction reflects Canada Post’s core values of Trust, Respect, and Deliver.

• Sell postal products and services to members of the public and the local business community
• Sort and distribute incoming mail into appropriate classifications efficiently and accurately
• Process mail and handle related administrative tasks in accordance with Canada Post procedures
• 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 apply general post office accounting practices correctly
• Lift and move mail containers weighing up to 50 lbs, push or pull boxes, and stand for extended periods as required

Requirements / Skills

The right candidate for this Post Office Assistant role brings a combination of retail or customer service experience, physical readiness, and a genuine interest in serving the local community. Canada Post values individuals who are dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with the public in a fast-paced service environment.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Customer service or retail experience, including cash handling and sales transactions
• Bilingual (English/French) at the Bilingual Imperative (–BB) level — required for this position
• Familiarity with accounting systems, including general or post office accounting practices
• Physical fitness to lift containers up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and push or pull boxes
• Community residency is preferred — applicants living in Papineauville will be given priority consideration

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 any relevant retail, customer service, or postal experience before submitting.

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