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Job summary

The Post Office Assistant is responsible for selling postal products, processing mail, and providing customer-focused counter services. They must also resolve delivery and service issues while maintaining accurate records.

Job details

Job Requisition Id: 195242 Business Function: Retail Primary City: Loon Lake Province: Saskatchewan Employment Type: On Call Employment Status: Temporary Language Requirement: English Essential Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1 Salary: $20.54/HourJob Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/06/2026 All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or persons with a disability. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify. Job Description If you have ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant who will use a customer-focused approach when providing counter services to customers. Note: The ideal candidate should reside in the community. Applicants outside the community in which the Post Office is located may be considered as needed. Job Responsibilities Sell postal products and service to the business community and public Sort, distribute and process mail into appropriate classifications Provide customers with information and forms Address delivery and service difficulties to resolve problems thoroughly and quickly Qualifications High school or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration Training and/or experience interacting with the public in a retail and/or service environment, including sales and cash transactions Understanding of general or post office accounting systems. Physically fit to lift mail containers of up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, sort mail and stand for extended periods of time Flexibility to be available for temporary, on-call work Other Information Note: The ideal candidate should reside in the community. Applicants within a 50 km radius of the Post Office may be considered as needed. As part of the selection process selected candidates will be required to complete a security screening process. Safety Sensitive Positions This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under the Canada Post's Substance Use Policy. Employment Equity Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory. 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What you’ll do

The Post Office Assistant is responsible for selling postal products, processing mail, and providing customer-focused counter services. They must also resolve delivery and service issues while maintaining accurate records.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in a retail or service environment. The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and the flexibility to work on-call.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Cash handling · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Retail sales
• Cash handling
• Mail processing
• Accounting systems
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Physical stamina
• English Language
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Mail Sorting
• Mental Health
• Psychology
• Accounting Systems
• Employment Equity
• Disabilities
• Business Management Training
• Process Safety

Job areas

• Retail
• Customer Service & Support
• Logistics
• Administrative
• Post Office Assistant
• Postal Service / Mail Room Worker
• Mail Carriers and Sorting Clerks
• Postal Service Clerks