Postal Clerk – Canada Post – Smithers, BC

Canada Post is hiring Postal Clerks in Smithers, British Columbia — and with four vacancies available, this is a solid chance to get your foot in the door at one of Canada’s most recognized national institutions. These are temporary on-call positions that offer a real look at how mail operations work from the inside, with a variety of shifts across days, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

If you’re someone who likes to stay active, work in a hands-on production environment, and doesn’t mind a flexible schedule, this role gives you the chance to contribute to something that keeps communities connected right across the country. No prior experience is required to apply.

About the Role: Postal Clerk

As a Postal Clerk with Canada Post in Smithers, you’ll be working directly within delivery operations — receiving, sorting, scanning, and dispatching mail and parcels. The work is physical and fast-paced, requiring candidates who can handle lifting and stay organized under pressure. You’ll also be responsible for completing reports and documentation as part of your daily duties.

This role is well-suited to candidates who are reliable, physically capable, and ready to step into a shift-based work environment. Canada Post values trust, respect, and delivery in everything they do, and those principles carry right through to how their front-line teams operate. A willingness to follow safety protocols and contribute positively to the team is essential.

Benefits and Salary

This position pays $23.81 per hour. As a temporary role with Canada Post, it offers a meaningful entry point into the organization and the chance to gain firsthand experience in a nationally operated logistics environment. Canada Post is also committed to employment equity and fostering an inclusive workplace — preferential consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and Persons with disabilities under a special measure employment equity initiative.

Responsibilities

Working within Canada Post’s delivery operations in Smithers, Postal Clerks are at the heart of keeping mail and parcels moving efficiently. Each day involves a mix of physical and administrative tasks that ensure items are processed accurately and dispatched on time.

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

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post welcomes candidates from all backgrounds for this position — no prior experience is needed to apply. The ideal candidate is dependable, physically fit, and comfortable working variable shifts in a structured production-style environment.

• No experience required — training is provided on the job
• Experience in a production environment is considered an asset
• Physical fitness to lift items up to 22.7 kg (50 lbs) regularly
• Flexible availability including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends
• English language proficiency — English Essential
• Ability to pass pre-employment tests and an interview
• Must be able to provide a character reference letter upon request

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 have a character reference letter ready before submitting your application.

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