Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Powassan, ON

Canada Post is looking for a Post Office Assistant (Term) to join their team in Powassan, Ontario. This on-call position is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with the public and takes pride in delivering friendly, efficient counter service to their community.

Day-to-day, you’ll be the face of the post office — helping customers with postal products and services, sorting and processing mail, and resolving any delivery or service concerns that come your way. If you’re comfortable with cash transactions, have a knack for customer interaction, and want flexible work close to home, this could be a solid fit.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, you’ll be responsible for providing counter services to walk-in customers, selling postal products, and handling day-to-day mail operations. You’ll sort and distribute mail into proper classifications, supply customers with the forms and information they need, and work through any delivery or service challenges in a timely manner.

This role calls for physical readiness — you’ll be expected to lift mail containers up to 50 lbs, push or pull boxes, and stand for extended periods. Bilingual proficiency in English and French is required for this position. Canada Post places a strong emphasis on its core values of Trust, Respect, and Deliver, and all team members are expected to reflect these in their daily work.

Benefits and Salary

This term, on-call position offers a wage of $20.54 per hour. Canada Post is committed to employment equity and accessibility, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds including Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women. Preference will be given to Indigenous People or Persons with disabilities as part of a special employment equity initiative.

Responsibilities

Working at a Canada Post retail counter means every day brings a variety of tasks — from serving customers and selling postal products to sorting mail and troubleshooting service issues. These responsibilities are central to keeping the post office running smoothly and ensuring the community gets reliable service.

• Sell postal products and services to members of the public and the local business community
• Sort and distribute incoming mail into the appropriate classifications accurately and efficiently
• Provide customers with relevant information, forms, and guidance for their postal needs
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties thoroughly and in a timely fashion
• Handle cash transactions and work within post office accounting systems
• Maintain physical demands of the role, including lifting mail containers up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for a candidate who is comfortable in a customer-facing retail environment and can communicate confidently in both English and French. The right person is physically capable, flexible with scheduling, and ideally already part of the Powassan community.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency and/or relevant experience in business administration
• Customer service experience in a retail or service environment, including sales and cash handling
• Bilingual (English and French) — Bilingual Imperative (–BB) is required for this role
• Familiarity with accounting systems, particularly post office or general business accounting
• Physical fitness to lift containers up to 50 lbs, push/pull boxes, and stand for extended periods
• Flexibility to be available for on-call, temporary work as needed

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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