Postal Clerk – Canada Post – Port Hardy, BC

Canada Post is hiring Postal Clerks in Port Hardy, British Columbia — and with four vacancies available, there’s a real chance to get your foot in the door at one of Canada’s most recognizable organizations. This is a temporary on-call position that suits someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and can handle a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

If you’ve been looking for an entry point into mail operations, this role offers a practical look at how Canada Post moves parcels and letters across the country. No prior experience is required, making it an accessible opportunity for a wide range of candidates ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work.

About the Role: Postal Clerk

As a Postal Clerk, your day-to-day centres on keeping mail and parcel operations moving efficiently. You’ll be handling physical mail items throughout various stages of the process — from receiving and accepting items to sorting, scanning, sequencing, and batching them for delivery. The work is physical and fast-paced, requiring someone who’s reliable and comfortable on their feet.

Beyond sorting duties, you’ll also assist with transferring and loading postal trucks, dispatching parcels and packets, and completing required reports and documentation. This role may be considered a safety-sensitive position, so candidates should be prepared to meet pre-employment requirements and adhere to Canada Post’s substance use policy.

Benefits and Salary

This position pays $23.81 per hour. As a temporary role with Canada Post, it provides meaningful exposure to a well-established national organization and the opportunity to demonstrate your value for future positions. Canada Post is also committed to an equitable and inclusive workplace, and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. Preferential consideration is extended to Indigenous candidates and persons with disabilities through a special measure employment equity initiative.

Responsibilities

A Postal Clerk at Canada Post plays an essential role in ensuring that mail and parcels reach their destinations accurately and on time. The work is physical, hands-on, and structured around the movement of mail through a postal operations facility. Each task contributes directly to the reliability that Canadians count on from their postal service.

• Receive and accept incoming mail items as part of the daily intake process
• Sort, scan, sequence, and batch mail items to prepare them for efficient distribution
• Transfer and load mail onto postal trucks for outbound delivery runs
• Transfer and dispatch parcels and packets to the appropriate destinations
• Complete reports and documentation as required to maintain accurate operational records
• Lift mail items weighing up to 22.7 kilograms (50 lbs) on a regular basis
• Perform other postal clerk duties as assigned based on operational needs

Requirements / Skills

This role is open to candidates at all experience levels — Canada Post does not require prior work history to be considered for this Postal Clerk position. The ideal candidate is someone who is physically capable, dependable, and comfortable working a flexible, on-call schedule across varied shifts. A background in a production or operations environment would be an asset but is by no means required.

• No previous experience required — this is a great entry-level opportunity
• Experience in a production environment is considered an asset
• Physical fitness to regularly lift items up to 22.7 kg (50 lbs)
• Flexible availability including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends
• English language proficiency — English Essential
• Ability to provide a character reference letter as part of the application process
• Willingness to complete pre-employment tests and an interview prior to being hired

How to Apply

To apply for this Postal Clerk position with Canada Post in Port Hardy, use the official application link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and that you have a character reference letter ready before submitting your application.

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