Post Office Assistant – Canada Post – Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, QC

Canada Post is looking for a Post Office Assistant to join their team in Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This is a permanent, part-time position ideal for someone who thrives in a customer-facing retail environment and wants to serve their local community. If you’re comfortable handling sales transactions, sorting mail, and helping customers with their postal needs, this role is worth a closer look.

Working weekday afternoons, you’ll be at the front lines of Canada Post’s retail counter services — selling postal products, processing mail, and resolving delivery issues with care and efficiency. It’s a hands-on role that keeps you active and engaged every shift.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, your primary focus will be delivering excellent counter service to customers from the public and local business community. You’ll handle the full range of postal retail transactions — from selling stamps and shipping products to providing guidance on forms and services. The role also involves sorting and distributing mail according to proper classifications, keeping operations running smoothly on a daily basis.

This position requires physical fitness, as it involves lifting mail containers weighing up to 50 lbs, pushing or pulling boxes, and standing for extended periods. You’ll also be expected to uphold Canada Post’s values of Trust, Respect, and Deliver in every interaction, contributing to a respectful and reliable post office experience for the community.

Benefits and Salary

This is a permanent part-time position with Canada Post, a crown corporation with a longstanding presence across Canada. While the specific wage for this level is not detailed in the posting, the role offers job stability as a permanent placement. Canada Post is committed to an equitable and inclusive workplace, and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women. Accommodation is available throughout the hiring process for candidates who require it.

Responsibilities

The day-to-day work of a Post Office Assistant centres on providing reliable, customer-focused counter service while keeping postal operations efficient and accurate. Each responsibility contributes directly to the community’s access to essential postal and shipping services.

• Sell postal products and services to members of the public and the local business community
• Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail into appropriate classifications
• Process mail in a timely and organized manner to support daily postal operations
• Assist customers by providing relevant information and directing them to the appropriate forms and services
• Resolve delivery and service issues thoroughly and quickly, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Handle cash transactions and apply general post office accounting procedures accurately
• Lift and move mail containers weighing up to 50 lbs as part of regular physical duties

Requirements / Skills

The right candidate for this role will be community-oriented, physically capable, and comfortable working directly with the public in a fast-paced retail setting. Canada Post values candidates who can balance customer service excellence with attention to operational detail.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency, and/or experience in business administration
• Customer service experience in a retail or service environment, including handling sales and cash transactions
• Familiarity with accounting systems, particularly general or post office accounting practices
• Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lbs, push or pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods
• French language proficiency is essential for this position (French Essential)
• Local residency preferred — ideal candidates reside within the community served by this post office

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, customer service, or postal experience before submitting.

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