Post Office Assistant (Term) – Canada Post – Grande-Rivière, QC

Canada Post is looking for an on-call Post Office Assistant (Term) to join their team in Grande-Rivière, Québec, with coverage also extending to Grande-Rivière Ouest, Pabos, and Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé. This is a term, on-call position that puts you right at the heart of your community — helping residents and businesses with their everyday postal needs.

If you enjoy working with the public and thrive in a fast-paced retail and service environment, this role offers hands-on experience with counter services, mail processing, and customer problem-solving. A French language requirement applies for this posting.

About the Role: Post Office Assistant

As a Post Office Assistant, you’ll be the face of Canada Post at the counter — selling postal products, processing mail, and making sure customers leave with the information and service they need. Day to day, the work is varied, practical, and community-focused.

This position also calls for physical readiness, as it involves lifting mail containers up to 50 lb, pushing or pulling boxes, sorting mail, and standing for extended periods. Teamwork and a customer-first mindset are central to how this role operates.

Benefits and Salary

This on-call term position offers a wage of $20.54 per hour. Canada Post is committed to an equitable and accessible workplace. Preference will be given to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and Persons with disabilities as part of a special employment equity initiative. Candidates from these groups who wish to receive preferential consideration must self-identify when applying.

Responsibilities

In this role, your day revolves around keeping the post office running smoothly for the local community. From selling postal products to sorting and distributing mail, every task plays a part in connecting people across the region. You’ll also be the first point of contact when customers run into delivery or service issues, making problem-solving a key part of the job.

• 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 relevant information and the forms they need
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties in a thorough and timely manner

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for candidates who are comfortable working directly with the public and who can handle the physical and administrative demands of a busy post office. A customer-focused attitude, flexibility for on-call availability, and solid communication skills are key to success in this role. French language proficiency is essential for this posting.

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

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 that you have your availability details ready before submitting.

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