Office assistant jobs in Canada (1,188 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,188
Employers: 215

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $22.62Across 48 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $49,052Across 15 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%2 listings
Hybrid: 1%16 listings
On-site: 97%1,148 listings

Not specified: 2% (22 listings)

Employers hiring include Canada Post - Postes Canada (437), HealthCareersInSask.ca (60), Alberta Health Services (58).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Office assistant jobs in Canada

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Health Unit Clerk, Various Programs
Provincial Health Services Authority
Abbotsford, BC
- Full-time
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Unit Clerk
Covenant Health Canada
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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CH
Unit Clerk Maternal Newborn
Covenant Health Canada
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Unit Clerk
Alberta Health Services
Fort McMurray, AB
- Part-time
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Unit Clerk
Southern Health-Santé Sud
Portage la Prairie, MB
- Full-time
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Clerical Assistant
RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Weedon, QC
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Cobalt, ON
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 w
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Philipsburg, QC
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 appro
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Haileybury, ON
If you have ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking an on-call Post Office Assista
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Vavenby, BC
If you have ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking an on-call Post Office Ass
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Ganges, BC
If you have ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking an on-call Post Office Assi
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Iroquois Falls, ON
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
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Unit Clerk P.A.C.U.
St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto
Toronto, ON
- Temporary
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Clerical Assistant In Patient Orthopaedics
St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The primary role of the Clerical Assistant in the In-Patient Area is to provide administrative and clerical support to the daily operations of the unit. The scope of this position requires…
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Rose Valley, SK
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 ap
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Administrative Clerk
Richardson International
Camrose, AB
- Full-time
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Oyen, AB
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
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Bonnyville, AB
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
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
La Romaine, QC
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-
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Baie-Saint-Paul, QC · Baie-St-Paul, QC
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 custo
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AB
Commis de bureau | Office Clerk
Avis Budget Group
Dorval, QC
- Full-time
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Loon Lake, SK
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon, QC
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 w
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, QC

Canada Post - Postes Canada

Post Office Assistant - Term

Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, QC, Canada

Province: Quebec Employment Type: On Call Employment Status: Temporary Language Requirement: French Essential Employee Class and Level: RVSGA10 - Level 1 Working Hours: On call Number of Vacancies: 1 Salary: $20.54/hour · Temporary

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Job details

Pay: Province: Quebec Employment Type: On Call Employment Status: Temporary Language Requirement: French Essential Employee Class and Level: RVSGA10 - Level 1 Working Hours: On call Number of Vacancies: 1 Salary: $20.54/hour
Job type: Temporary
Apply by: Dec 1, 2026
Positions available: 1
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 27, 2026

Original job description

Job Requisition Id: 189577 Business Function: Retail Primary City: Petite-Rivière-Saint-François

Other Location(s):

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

Job Responsibilities (continued)

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.

Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

Accommodation

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Important Message
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Our signature behaviours

Make the call – We’re empowered to make decisions, respectfully challenge the status quo, and support others to do the same.
Know the destination– We understand Canada Post’s strategy and goals and how we contribute to them, and we move forward with open minds when exploring new approaches.
Deliver for others – We take pride in doing our personal best, demonstrate care for others, and support and encourage them to reach their potential.
Ignite our pride– We play a role in making Canada stronger by celebrating who we are, the communities we service, and issues that matter.

Our values
Our Values have three dimensions: “We matter as individuals, We matter to one another, We matter to our country”
TRUST
I earn the trust placed in me every day, and I trust that my safety and well-being are everyone’s top priority.
We do our best work when we trust each other.
We value the trust Canadians have in us, and understand it is earned with every decision and interaction.
RESPECT
I understand respect is the foundation of a successful workplace.
We respect each other as colleagues and treat each other as we would like to be treated.
We respect our country and the communities we serve, and understand we have a responsibility to be a positive force for change.
DELIVER
I challenge myself to safely deliver every day because what I do matters.
We are a network of people, united by what we accomplish and deliver together.
Delivering a stronger Canada for Canadians is at the heart of what we do

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Responsibilities

The Post Office Assistant is responsible for selling postal products, processing mail, and providing customer service at the counter. They must also resolve delivery issues and assist customers with forms and information.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in retail or service environments. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and availability for on-call work are required.

Skills

Customer service
Sales
Cash handling
Mail processing
Accounting systems
Physical fitness
Problem solving
Communication

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Keywords

Postal services
Retail
Customer service
Mail sorting
Cash transactions
Accounting systems
On-call
Temporary
Employment equity
Security screening
Safety sensitive
Logistics

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