Post Office Assistant – Canada Post – Pawitik, ON

Canada Post is looking for a Post Office Assistant to join the team in Pawitik, Ontario on a term (on-call) basis. If you enjoy working directly with the public and thrive in a customer-facing setting, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to serve your local community through Canada’s national postal network.

This is an on-call position ideal for someone who lives in or near Pawitik and is comfortable with a flexible schedule. Day-to-day, you’ll be at the counter helping customers, processing mail, and making sure postal operations run smoothly at the local level.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, you’ll be the face of Canada Post in your community. Your primary focus will be delivering counter services to customers — selling postal products, answering questions, and resolving any delivery or service issues that come up. You’ll also be responsible for sorting and distributing mail into the correct classifications, keeping operations organized and efficient.

This role requires someone who is physically capable of handling mail containers (up to 50 lb) and comfortable standing for extended periods. Attention to detail, a solid grasp of cash transactions, and familiarity with basic accounting systems will all serve you well in this position. Canada Post values Trust, Respect, and Deliver — principles that guide everything the team does.

Benefits and Salary

This term position offers a salary of $20.54 per hour. As part of Canada Post, employees are part of a nationally recognized organization committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The company also maintains a strong focus on accessibility and a respectful workplace for all team members.

Responsibilities

Working at the Pawitik Post Office, you’ll handle a mix of customer service and back-end mail processing tasks. Each interaction matters — whether you’re helping a customer ship a package or sorting the day’s incoming mail, accuracy and a positive attitude are key to keeping the post office running well.

• Sell postal products and services to both the business community and the general public
• Sort, distribute, and process mail into appropriate classifications efficiently and accurately
• Provide customers with information, guidance, and required postal forms
• Address delivery and service difficulties, resolving problems thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Handle cash transactions and apply basic understanding of post office accounting systems
• Lift and move mail containers weighing up to 50 lb as part of regular duties

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for a candidate who brings a customer-first mindset and is comfortable in a fast-paced retail or service environment. The ideal person is a community resident who can respond to on-call scheduling needs and has the physical stamina for hands-on postal work.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Retail or public-facing experience including sales and cash handling
• Understanding of general accounting or post office accounting systems
• Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods
• Flexible availability for temporary, on-call work as needed
• Preference given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and Persons with disabilities under Canada Post’s employment equity initiative

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Canada Post job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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