Postal Clerk – Retail and Operations – Canada Post – New Liskeard, ON

Canada Post is looking for Postal Clerks – Retail and Operations to join their team in New Liskeard, Ontario. With 3 vacancies available for this temporary on-call position, this is a solid entry point into the world of mail operations and retail services at one of Canada’s most recognized institutions.

This role puts you right at the heart of the action — from serving customers at the counter and processing financial transactions to sorting and batching mail and operating mail processing equipment. Shifts span days, evenings, overnights, and weekends, making it well-suited for candidates with a flexible schedule.

About the Role: Postal Clerk – Retail and Operations

As a Postal Clerk at Canada Post in New Liskeard, you’ll split your time between retail customer service and mail operations. On the retail side, you’ll assist customers at the counter, process transactions — cash, cheques, debit, and credit — and maintain floor displays and inventory. On the operations side, you’ll receive, sort, and batch mail items, and may also operate mail processing equipment and transport mail between sections using rolling or motorized equipment.

This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of up to 3.5 hours at a time and handle mail items weighing up to 22.7 kg (50 lbs). You’ll also need to meet a bilingual language requirement (Bilingual Imperative – BB), meaning proficiency in both English and French is required for this role.

Benefits and Salary

This role offers a salary of $23.81 per hour. As a temporary on-call employee at Canada Post, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in both retail and mail operations — experience that can open doors to permanent roles within the organization. Canada Post is also committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace for all employees.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day, a Postal Clerk at Canada Post handles a broad mix of tasks spanning both customer-facing retail duties and back-end mail processing operations. The variety of work means no two shifts are identical, and your ability to switch between tasks efficiently is key to success in this role.

• Deliver customer service through sales activities at the counter, ensuring complete customer satisfaction at every interaction
• Operate a computer point-of-sale system to process transactions including cash, cheques, debit, and credit card payments
• Maintain floor displays and conduct merchandising and inventory control throughout the retail area
• Stay knowledgeable about Canada Post’s products, services, and delivery processes
• Receive, sort, sequence, and batch mail items as part of daily operations
• 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 required
• Key in data using a computer system and review mail items for address accuracy and proper postage
• Handle physical demands including standing up to 3.5 hours, lifting items up to 22.7 kg, and carrying items up to 15.9 kg

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is seeking candidates who are comfortable in both a retail customer service setting and a production or operations environment. A self-starter attitude and adaptability across different shift types will go a long way in this role. Bilingual proficiency in English and French is a firm requirement for this posting.

• Customer service experience in a retail environment is required
• Sales experience is considered a strong asset
• Experience in a production environment is an asset
• Bilingual (English/French) language proficiency at the Bilingual Imperative BB level is mandatory
• Flexible availability including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends
• Physical capability to stand for extended periods and lift/carry heavy mail items

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application through Canada Post’s careers portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and clearly reflects any retail or operations experience before submitting.

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