Postmaster – Canada Post – Batchawana Bay, ON

Canada Post is looking for a Postmaster to lead the Group Office in Batchawana Bay, Ontario. This is a permanent, full-time position with a bilingual requirement, and it comes with the chance to serve as a genuine community anchor — the face of Canada Post in your local area. If you have experience in retail management, team leadership, and customer service, this role puts all of that to work in a meaningful way.

As Postmaster, you’ll be responsible for the daily operations of the post office, from promoting and selling postal products and services to managing staff performance and ensuring the office meets its retail hours and delivery expectations. It’s a hands-on leadership role that blends administrative oversight with genuine community engagement.

About the Role: Postmaster

The Postmaster reports to the Superintendent or Local Area Manager and takes full responsibility for the post office’s operations in Batchawana Bay. You’ll liaise with community members and local businesses, manage postal revenues and assets, maintain records, and prepare reports. On any given day, you might be assisting a customer with a transaction, coaching a team member, or coordinating mail delivery route management — all while keeping a sharp focus on service quality.

This role carries a Bilingual Imperative (English and French) requirement, reflecting Canada Post’s commitment to serving Canadians in both official languages. You’ll also need to meet physical requirements, including the ability to lift mail containers up to 50 lb, push and pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods. Safety awareness and adherence to Canada Post’s code of conduct are part of everyday responsibilities.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a salary of $22.10 per hour at 20 working hours per week, classified at Employee Level RVSGA20 – Level 2. As a permanent Canada Post employee, you’ll benefit from the organization’s commitment to an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. Canada Post actively supports employment equity and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. Preference for this posting will be given to Indigenous People and persons with disabilities under a special employment equity initiative.

Responsibilities

The Postmaster plays a central role in the daily operations and community presence of the post office in Batchawana Bay. From managing staff to handling postal transactions, every responsibility connects back to delivering reliable, quality service to the community and local businesses.

• Liaise with the local community regarding Canada Post services and products
• Sell and promote postal products and services to the public and local businesses
• Administer the post office to meet retail hours of operation and delivery expectations
• Manage postal revenue, assets, and values with accuracy and accountability
• Maintain records and prepare operational reports as required
• Supervise, train, and assess staff performance to ensure consistent service quality
• Assist with the effective management of mail delivery routes

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for a candidate who brings leadership experience, community-mindedness, and a strong service orientation to this role. The ideal Postmaster is someone comfortable managing competing priorities while maintaining a customer-first approach in a retail postal environment.

• High School Diploma or provincial equivalency, and/or experience in business administration
• Team leadership experience — ability to direct, train, and evaluate staff
• Retail or service experience including sales and cash transactions with the public
• Knowledge of regulations, methods, and procedures for processing mail and postal services
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French (Bilingual Imperative –BB level required)
• Physical fitness — able to lift up to 50 lb, push/pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods

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 reflects your relevant leadership and retail experience before submitting.

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