Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Saint-Ambroise, QC

Canada Post is looking for a dependable and customer-focused individual to join their team in Saint-Ambroise, Quebec as an on-call Post Office Assistant (Term). This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with the public, handling postal transactions, and keeping things moving efficiently at the counter.

Working on an on-call basis, you’ll be the face of Canada Post in the local community — assisting customers with their postal needs, sorting and processing mail, and ensuring smooth day-to-day retail operations. The ideal candidate lives within the community and brings a positive, service-first attitude to every interaction.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, your primary focus will be delivering exceptional counter service to both the general public and local businesses. You’ll sell postal products and services, handle cash transactions, and provide customers with the information and forms they need. When issues arise with deliveries or service, you’ll be expected to address them promptly and thoroughly.

Beyond customer-facing duties, this role also involves sorting, distributing, and processing mail into appropriate classifications. You’ll need to be physically capable of handling mail containers, and comfortable standing for extended periods. Working in alignment with Canada Post’s core values of Trust, Respect, and Deliver, you’ll contribute to a workplace that takes service to Canadians seriously.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $20.54 per hour. As part of Canada Post, employees benefit from being part of one of Canada’s most recognized and established organizations. Canada Post is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and fosters an accessible and respectful workplace for all. Preference will be given to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and Persons with disabilities under a special employment equity measure.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of postal service delivery in Saint-Ambroise. From processing mail to handling retail transactions, your day-to-day work keeps the community connected. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect to take on:

• Sell postal products and services to members of the public and the local business community
• Sort, distribute, and process mail into appropriate classifications efficiently and accurately
• Provide customers with the information and forms they require at the counter
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Handle cash transactions and general post office accounting tasks
• Lift and manage mail containers weighing up to 50 lb, as well as push or pull boxes as required

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for someone who thrives in a customer-facing retail environment and can handle a varied, physically active workday. The right candidate will be flexible, community-minded, and comfortable managing both public interactions and administrative tasks.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Retail or service experience, including handling sales and cash transactions
• Understanding of accounting systems, particularly general or post office accounting
• Physical fitness to lift mail containers up to 50 lb, sort mail, and stand for extended periods
• Flexibility to be available for temporary, on-call work as required
• French language proficiency is essential for this position (French Essential)
• Preference given to Indigenous Peoples or Persons with disabilities under employment equity measures

How to Apply

To apply, use the link below to visit the official Canada Post job posting and submit your application. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your relevant retail and customer service experience before submitting.

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