Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Port Renfrew, BC

Canada Post is looking for a reliable and customer-focused Post Office Assistant (Term) to join their team in Port Renfrew, BC. This is an on-call, term position that puts you at the heart of your community, helping residents and businesses access essential postal services every day. If you enjoy working directly with people and thrive in a hands-on retail environment, this could be a great fit.

Day to day, you’ll be handling everything from selling postal products and processing mail to answering customer questions and resolving delivery concerns. It’s a role that keeps you active and engaged — no two shifts are exactly the same.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, you’ll be the face of Canada Post for residents in Port Renfrew. Your responsibilities include counter service, mail sorting, and assisting customers with a variety of postal needs. You’ll handle cash transactions, provide information about postal products, and make sure every customer leaves with their issue resolved promptly and professionally.

This role also involves some physical activity — you’ll be on your feet for extended periods, lifting mail containers of up to 50 lbs, and moving boxes as needed. A positive attitude, solid communication skills, and the ability to stay flexible with on-call scheduling are key to succeeding in this position. Canada Post places a strong emphasis on its core values of Trust, Respect, and Deliver, and team members are expected to embody these in their work each day.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a pay rate of $20.54 per hour. As part of a term, on-call role with Canada Post — one of Canada’s most recognized national employers — you’ll gain valuable experience in retail postal services and build skills in customer service, cash handling, and mail processing.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll take on a variety of tasks that keep the Port Renfrew post office running smoothly. From serving customers at the counter to sorting and processing incoming mail, your contributions directly support the community’s connection to Canada Post’s national network.

• Sell postal products and services to members of the public and local business community
• Sort and distribute mail into the appropriate classifications efficiently and accurately
• Assist customers by providing relevant information and supplying required forms
• Resolve delivery and service issues thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Handle cash transactions accurately using post office accounting systems
• Physically manage mail containers, including lifting items up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for someone who is comfortable working directly with the public and can adapt to the needs of a small community post office. The ideal candidate will have a customer-first mindset, some retail or service experience, and the physical capacity to handle the demands of the role. Preference will be given to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and persons with disabilities as part of Canada Post’s employment equity initiative.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency, and/or experience in business administration
• Retail or service experience involving direct interaction with customers, including sales and cash handling
• Familiarity with accounting systems, particularly general or post office accounting
• Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lbs, push or pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods
• Flexibility to be available for temporary, on-call shifts as needed
• Preference given to candidates who reside in the Port Renfrew community

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 customer service, retail, or cash handling experience before submitting.

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