Post Office Assistant – Canada Post – Vavenby, BC

Canada Post is looking for an on-call Post Office Assistant to join the team in Vavenby, British Columbia. This is a term position suited to someone who enjoys working directly with the public and takes pride in delivering reliable, friendly counter service. If you’re based in the community and looking for flexible, meaningful work, this could be a great fit.

Day-to-day, you’ll be the face of the post office — helping customers with their postal needs, processing mail, and making sure everything runs smoothly at the counter. It’s a role that blends customer service, retail transactions, and mail operations in a community-centred setting.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, your primary focus will be providing counter services to walk-in customers with a customer-first mindset. You’ll sell postal products, sort and distribute mail, and help customers find the information and forms they need. When issues arise with deliveries or service, you’ll be expected to step in and resolve them promptly.

This is an on-call, term position, so flexibility is key. You’ll need to be available as needed and ready to jump in when the post office requires support. Canada Post places a strong emphasis on its core values — Trust, Respect, and Deliver — and expects all team members to bring those values to life in every customer interaction.

Benefits and Salary

This position pays $20.54 per hour. As part of Canada Post, you’ll be working with one of the country’s most recognized and established organizations, with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Canada Post is also dedicated to accessibility and will work with candidates who require accommodations throughout the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Working at the Vavenby post office means you’re an essential part of keeping mail and parcels moving in the community. Your responsibilities will span customer-facing counter service, mail sorting, and problem resolution — all requiring a steady, organized, and friendly approach.

• 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 information, forms, and guidance related to postal services
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties thoroughly and in a timely manner

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for a candidate who is comfortable in a public-facing retail or service environment and brings a dependable, flexible attitude to the role. Ideally, you’ll already be living in or near Vavenby, as preference is given to applicants within the community. Candidates who self-identify as Indigenous People (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) or Persons with disabilities will receive preferential consideration under Canada Post’s employment equity initiative.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Customer service experience in a retail or service environment, including sales and cash handling
• Understanding of general accounting or post office accounting systems
• Physical fitness to lift mail containers up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods
• Flexibility to be available for on-call, temporary work as required

How to Apply

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

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