Postal Clerk – Canada Post – Fernie, BC

Canada Post is hiring Postal Clerks in Fernie, British Columbia — and they’re looking to fill 2 temporary positions right away. If you enjoy hands-on work in a fast-moving environment and want a foot in the door with one of Canada’s most recognized organizations, this could be a solid fit.

This is a temporary on-call role that gives you real exposure to mail operations, shift variety, and the chance to see how Canada Post runs from the inside. With shifts spanning days, evenings, overnights, and weekends, it suits candidates who are flexible and ready to roll up their sleeves.

About the Role: Postal Clerk

As a Postal Clerk at Canada Post’s Fernie location, you’ll be working directly within the mail operations environment — receiving, sorting, scanning, and dispatching mail items and parcels. The work is physical and steady, and each shift contributes directly to keeping deliveries on track for communities across the region.

You’ll also be expected to follow safety protocols, handle reporting and documentation, and work cooperatively with your team. Canada Post takes workplace safety seriously, and this position may be considered safety sensitive — candidates should be comfortable adhering to relevant workplace policies.

Benefits and Salary

This position pays $23.81 per hour. As a temporary role with Canada Post, it offers valuable experience in a structured, well-established organization. Canada Post is also committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and maintains a workplace where accessibility and respect are priorities. Preference for this role will be given to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and Persons with disabilities as part of a special employment equity initiative.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day, a Postal Clerk at Canada Post keeps the flow of mail and parcels moving efficiently. From accepting incoming shipments to loading trucks for dispatch, each task plays a role in ensuring Canadians receive their mail on time.

• Receive and accept incoming mail items at the postal facility
• Sort, scan, sequence, and batch mail items accurately and efficiently
• Transfer and load mail onto postal trucks for outgoing dispatch
• Transfer and dispatch parcels and packets as required
• Complete reports and documentation related to daily operations
• Lift mail items weighing up to 22.7 kilograms (50 lbs)
• Perform other postal clerk duties as assigned

Requirements / Skills

No prior experience is required for this role — Canada Post is open to candidates who are eager to learn and physically capable of handling the demands of mail operations. That said, a background in a production or warehouse environment would be considered an asset.

• No experience necessary — training is provided on the job
• Experience in a production environment is considered an asset
• Physical capability to lift up to 22.7 kg (50 lbs) regularly
• Schedule flexibility to work days, evenings, overnights, and weekends
• English language proficiency is required (English Essential)
• Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

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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