Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Paynton, SK

Canada Post is looking for a dependable and customer-focused Post Office Assistant (Term) to join their team in Paynton, Saskatchewan. This is an on-call, temporary position ideal for someone living in or near the community who enjoys working directly with the public and thrives in a service-oriented environment.

In this role, you’ll be the face of Canada Post at the local post office — helping customers with postal products and services, processing and sorting mail, and resolving delivery concerns. It’s a varied, hands-on position that keeps you active and engaged throughout the day.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, your day-to-day will involve providing counter services to members of the public and local businesses. You’ll handle sales transactions, assist customers with forms and information, and make sure mail is sorted and distributed accurately and efficiently. The role calls for someone who can stay calm under pressure and take pride in delivering reliable, friendly service.

This position also requires a degree of physical fitness, as you’ll be lifting mail containers of up to 50 lbs, pushing or pulling boxes, and standing for extended periods. You’ll be expected to follow Canada Post’s core values — Trust, Respect, and Deliver — while working collaboratively and safely in the post office environment.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $20.54 per hour. As a temporary, on-call role with Canada Post, a well-established national employer, it provides a solid opportunity to gain hands-on retail and postal service experience.

Responsibilities

Working at the Paynton Post Office, you’ll take on a variety of tasks that keep daily postal operations running smoothly. From serving customers at the counter to processing incoming and outgoing mail, each responsibility plays an important role in keeping the community connected.

• Sell postal products and services to both the general public and local businesses
• Sort and distribute mail into appropriate classifications accurately and efficiently
• Process mail and assist in all aspects of daily post office operations
• Provide customers with relevant information, forms, and guidance
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Handle cash transactions and operate accounting or point-of-sale systems
• Lift and move mail containers up to 50 lbs as part of daily physical duties

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate for this Post Office Assistant role is someone who is comfortable working with the public, has experience in a retail or service environment, and can adapt to a flexible, on-call schedule. Canada Post values candidates who demonstrate reliability, integrity, and a genuine commitment to serving their community.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Customer service experience in a retail or public-facing environment, including sales and cash handling
• Familiarity with accounting systems, including general or post office accounting
• Physical fitness to lift containers up to 50 lbs, push/pull boxes, and stand for extended periods
• Flexibility to be available for temporary, on-call shifts as required
• Preference given to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) or Persons with disabilities as part of 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 and reflects any relevant retail or customer service experience before submitting.

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