Post Office Assistant – Canada Post – Wabowden, MB

Canada Post is looking for an on-call Post Office Assistant to join their team in Wabowden, Manitoba. This is a term position suited for someone who lives in or near the community and is comfortable working in a customer-facing retail environment. If you enjoy helping people and can handle a variety of postal and administrative tasks, this role is worth a closer look.

Day to day, you’ll be the face of the local post office — selling postal products and services, sorting and distributing mail, and helping customers navigate delivery questions or issues. It’s a role that blends customer service, physical work, and basic accounting knowledge in a community-centred setting.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant at Canada Post in Wabowden, you’ll be responsible for delivering counter services to the public and business community with a customer-focused mindset. This includes everything from processing mail and parcels to handling cash transactions and providing accurate information to customers. The role requires someone who can stay organized and work efficiently, even during busy periods.

You’ll also need to be physically capable of handling mail containers and standing for extended periods. Flexibility is key, as this is an on-call, term position — meaning availability must be reliable even if hours vary. Canada Post upholds values of Trust, Respect, and Deliver, and all team members are expected to reflect these in their daily interactions.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a salary of $20.54 per hour. As part of Canada Post, you’ll be working with one of the country’s most recognized and essential service organizations. While this is a term, on-call role, it offers valuable experience in retail postal services and a chance to serve your local community directly.

Responsibilities

Working as a Post Office Assistant at Canada Post means you’re an essential link between the postal system and the people of Wabowden. Your responsibilities span customer service, mail handling, and basic administrative duties — all of which keep the local post office running smoothly day to day.

• Sell postal products and services to both the business community and the general public
• Sort, distribute, and process mail into appropriate classifications accurately and efficiently
• Provide customers with relevant information and the correct forms for their postal needs
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties in a thorough and timely manner
• Handle cash transactions as part of retail counter services
• Maintain an understanding of general or post office accounting systems
• Physically manage mail containers of up to 50 lbs, push or pull boxes, and stand for extended periods

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for a candidate who is community-oriented, dependable, and comfortable in a retail or service setting. Preference will be given to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and Persons with disabilities as part of a special employment equity initiative. Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to help customers are equally important traits for this role.

• 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
• Basic accounting knowledge, particularly related to general or post office accounting systems
• Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended durations
• Flexibility and availability for temporary, on-call work as needed
• Residency in or near Wabowden is preferred for this position

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 customer service or retail experience before submitting.

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