Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Sointula, BC

Sointula, BC is home to a tight-knit community — and Canada Post is looking for a reliable, people-focused individual to join their team as an on-call Post Office Assistant (Term). If you enjoy working directly with the public, handling a variety of tasks, and being a dependable part of your community’s daily life, this role is worth a closer look.

Day-to-day, you’ll be the face of the post office — serving customers at the counter, processing mail, and making sure people get the information and help they need. It’s a role that keeps you moving and connects you directly to the community you serve.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant (Term)

As a Post Office Assistant, you’ll provide counter services to members of the public and the local business community. Your responsibilities span everything from selling postal products and services to sorting and distributing mail, assisting customers with forms and general enquiries, and resolving any delivery or service difficulties that come up. Canada Post places a strong emphasis on a customer-focused approach, so you’ll need to bring both efficiency and courtesy to every interaction.

This is an on-call, term position, meaning flexibility is key. You’ll be expected to be available as needed, making this a great fit for someone who can adapt to a variable schedule. Canada Post’s values — Trust, Respect, and Deliver — guide the way their teams work together, and you’ll be expected to embody those principles in every shift.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $20.54 per hour. As part of a nationally recognized organization, working with Canada Post means joining a team that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with an accessible and respectful workplace for all employees. The corporation actively encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women, and accommodations are available throughout the hiring process for candidates who require them.

Responsibilities

Working the counter at a Canada Post retail location means you’re central to keeping the community connected. From processing parcels and letters to handling customer enquiries, each task plays a role in delivering on Canada Post’s national mission. Here’s what a typical shift looks like:

• Sell postal products and services to both the general public and local businesses
• Sort and distribute mail into the appropriate classifications efficiently and accurately
• Provide customers with the information, forms, and guidance they need
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties thoroughly and promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Handle cash transactions and maintain accuracy in point-of-sale and post office accounting systems

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for someone who is community-minded, physically capable, and comfortable working with the public in a retail or service environment. The ideal candidate is someone who already lives in or near Sointula, as local knowledge and community ties are an asset in this role. Applicants from outside the community may also be considered.

• Education: High school diploma or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Customer service experience: Prior experience interacting with the public in a retail or service setting, including sales and cash transactions
• Accounting knowledge: Understanding of general or post office accounting systems is an asset
• Physical fitness: Ability to lift mail containers of up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods
• Flexibility: Availability for temporary, on-call work as required by the post office schedule

How to Apply

To apply, use the official Canada Post job posting link below. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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