Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Gaspé, QC

Canada Post is looking for an on-call Post Office Assistant (Term) to join their retail team serving Gaspé and the surrounding communities in Quebec. This position covers multiple post office locations — including Cap-des-Rosiers, Forillon, Fontenelle, Douglastown, and Gaspé-Harbour — making it a great fit for someone rooted in the region who enjoys working directly with the public.

At its core, this is a customer-facing retail role where you’ll be the face of Canada Post in your community. From selling postal products to sorting mail and resolving delivery concerns, every shift contributes to keeping Canadians connected.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, your day-to-day will revolve around serving customers at the counter, handling postal transactions, and keeping mail operations running smoothly. You’ll sell products and services, process incoming and outgoing mail, and provide customers with the forms and information they need. When issues arise — whether a delivery problem or a service concern — you’ll be expected to address them thoroughly and quickly.

This is an on-call, term position, so flexibility is key. Canada Post values candidates who can step in when needed and bring a reliable, professional attitude to every shift. The team operates with a strong commitment to respect, trust, and delivering for the communities they serve.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $20.54 per hour. Canada Post is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and all employees are welcomed. The organisation also supports accessibility accommodations throughout the hiring process — simply advise if you require any support when contacted.

Responsibilities

Working at the post office counter means you’re at the heart of your community’s mail and retail operations. Each responsibility below directly supports the customers and businesses that rely on Canada Post every day, and your ability to handle them efficiently keeps the local postal network running.

• Sell postal products and services to members of the public and the business community
• Sort, distribute, and process mail into the appropriate classifications accurately and efficiently
• Provide customers with relevant information, guidance, and the forms they need
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties thoroughly and quickly, keeping customer satisfaction front of mind

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for a candidate who is comfortable working with the public, capable of handling cash transactions, and physically able to manage the demands of a postal retail environment. Given the on-call nature of the role, adaptability and local community ties are a definite asset. Bilingual proficiency (French and English) is required for this posting.

• High school diploma or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Experience interacting with the public in a retail or service environment, including sales and cash handling
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems
• Physical fitness to lift mail containers of up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods
• Flexibility to be available for temporary, on-call work as needed
• Bilingual (French/English) as per the Bilingual Imperative language requirement

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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