Postal Clerk – Canada Post – Prescott, ON

Canada Post is looking for a Postal Clerk to join their team in Prescott, Ontario. This temporary on-call position offers a genuine chance to get hands-on experience in both mail operations and a retail service environment — two sides of Canada’s most recognized postal network.

If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys working with the public, and can adapt to a varied schedule — including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends — this role could be a solid fit. It’s also a great entry point for those interested in exploring long-term careers at Canada Post.

About the Role: Postal Clerk

As a Postal Clerk, you’ll be involved in a mix of customer-facing retail duties and back-end mail processing tasks. On the retail side, you’ll assist customers at the counter, process financial transactions, and help maintain a well-organized sales floor. On the operations side, you’ll receive, sort, and batch mail items, and operate mail processing equipment as needed.

Because some Canada Post offices rotate their staff, a temporary Postal Clerk may be called upon to serve in various capacities. Flexibility and reliability are key. Physical readiness is also important — the role requires standing for extended periods and handling mail items weighing up to 22.7 kilograms (50 lbs). You’ll also be expected to uphold Canada Post’s values of Trust, Respect, and Deliver in everything you do.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a salary of $23.81 per hour. As a Canada Post employee, you’ll be part of a nationally recognized organization committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Canada Post is also dedicated to providing accessible and accommodating workplaces for all team members.

Responsibilities

Day to day, a Postal Clerk at Canada Post balances retail customer service with mail handling and processing. Both sides of the role require focus, physical stamina, and a reliable work ethic. Here’s a closer look at what you can expect:

• Serve customers at the counter to ensure complete satisfaction with every interaction
• Operate a point-of-sale system and process financial transactions including cash, cheques, debit, and credit payments
• Maintain floor displays and conduct merchandising and inventory control
• Stay knowledgeable about Canada Post products, services, and delivery options
• Receive, sort, sequence, and batch mail items accurately and efficiently
• Operate mail processing equipment, including clearing jams and removing mail from sorting machines where applicable
• Transport mail between floors or sections using rolling or motorized equipment where applicable
• Key in data on a computer when required
• Review mail items for address accuracy and proper postage
• Handle mail items weighing up to 22.7 kg (50 lbs), with bending, lifting, and carrying as part of regular duties

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for a candidate who brings a customer-first mindset and can hold their own in a busy, physical work environment. Whether your background is in retail, logistics, or general customer service, what matters most is your ability to show up consistently and work well in a structured, team-oriented setting.

• Customer service experience in a retail environment is required
• Sales experience is considered an asset
• Production or warehouse environment experience is an asset
• Bilingual proficiency (English and French) is required — Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative (–BB)
• Physical capability to stand for up to 3.5 hours at a time and handle items up to 22.7 kg
• Schedule flexibility to work days, evenings, overnights, and weekends on an on-call basis

How to Apply

To apply for this Postal Clerk position with Canada Post in Prescott, use the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects any relevant customer service or retail experience before submitting.

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