Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Summerville, NS

Canada Post is looking for a dependable and customer-focused Post Office Assistant to join their team in Summerville, Nova Scotia. This is a temporary, on-call position — ideal for someone living in the community who thrives in a retail and service environment and enjoys working directly with the public.

In this role, you’ll be the face of Canada Post at the local post office counter, helping customers with postal products and services, processing mail, and resolving any delivery or service issues that come up. It’s a hands-on position that keeps you moving and engaged throughout your shift.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, your daily work centres on providing excellent counter service to both the general public and local businesses. You’ll sell postal products, provide customers with information and forms, and handle cash transactions with accuracy. A solid understanding of post office accounting systems and a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction will serve you well here.

You’ll also be responsible for sorting, distributing, and processing mail into appropriate classifications — work that requires attention to detail and physical stamina. Canada Post values its employees who embody the behaviours of making the call, knowing the destination, delivering for others, and igniting pride in the work they do every day.

Benefits and Salary

This on-call position offers a competitive hourly wage of $20.54/hr. Canada Post is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace, and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women. Preference will be given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and Persons with disabilities through a special measure employment equity initiative.

Responsibilities

Working at a Canada Post retail counter means your day involves a mix of customer service, mail processing, and administrative tasks. Each responsibility plays a direct role in keeping postal operations running smoothly and ensuring community members get the service they count on.

• Sell postal products and services to members of the public and the local business community
• Sort, distribute, and process mail into appropriate classifications with accuracy and care
• Provide customers with relevant information, forms, and guidance as needed
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties in a thorough and timely manner
• Handle cash transactions and maintain an understanding of post office accounting systems

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate for this Post Office Assistant role is someone who is comfortable working with the public, can handle physical tasks, and is available on an on-call, flexible basis. Canada Post is looking for individuals who bring both reliability and a genuine customer-first mindset to the position.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Retail or public-facing service experience, including sales and cash handling
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems
• Physical fitness to lift mail containers up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, and stand for extended periods
• Flexibility and availability for temporary, on-call work as needed
• Preference for candidates who reside in the Summerville 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 retail or customer service experience before submitting.

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