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Career opportunities: Post Office Assistant
- NS, Canada
- Nova Scotia, Canada, Canada
Part-time
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- Part-time
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- 4 hours per week
- Positions available
- 1
- Posting language
- English
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Canada Post Nova Scotia, Canada Part-time 2 days ago
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$30 - $30 CAD weekly
Job Requisition Id: 197856
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Eskasoni
Other Location(s):
Province: Nova Scotia
Employment Type: Part-Time
Employment Status: Permanent
Language Requirement: English Essential Mi’kmaq is considered an asset
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Working Hours: 4 hours per week (Saturday 8:30-12:30)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.54
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/010/10
Job Description
If you have ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking a part-time 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
Job Responsibilities (continued)
Applicants who identify as Indigenous shall be given priority in the candidate selection process.
To support data collection: This is a special measure employment equity initiative and as a result it is important to self-identify to ensure that this asset is recognized.
Note: The ideal candidate should reside in the community. Applicants within a 50 km radius of the Post Office maybe considered as needed.
Knowledge of the Mi’kmaq language is considered an asset
Canada Post’s values and behaviours
Our Values - Trust, Respect and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and another and our shared duty to our country.
Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.
We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website.
Canada Post
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Nova Scotia, Canada
On-site
Part-time
$30 - $30 CAD weekly
2 days ago
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Employment Type: Part-Time
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Language Requirement: English Essential Mi’kmaq is considered an asset
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Applicants who identify as Indigenous shall be given priority in the candidate selection process.
To support data collection: This is a special measure employment equity initiative and as a result it is important to self-identify to ensure that this asset is recognized.
Note: The ideal candidate should reside in the community. Applicants within a 50 km radius of the Post Office maybe considered as needed.
Knowledge of the Mi’kmaq language is considered an asset
Canada Post’s values and behaviours
Our Values - Trust, Respect and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and another and our shared duty to our country.
Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.
We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website.
job#onApply" href="/registration?applying_for_job_id=17088848">Apply now
$30 - $30 CAD weekly
Job Requisition Id: 197856
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Eskasoni
Other Location(s):
Province: Nova Scotia
Employment Type: Part-Time
Employment Status: Permanent
Language Requirement: English Essential Mi’kmaq is considered an asset
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Working Hours: 4 hours per week (Saturday 8:30-12:30)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.54
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/010/10
Job Description
If you have ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking a part-time 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)
- 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
Applicants who identify as Indigenous shall be given priority in the candidate selection process.
To support data collection: This is a special measure employment equity initiative and as a result it is important to self-identify to ensure that this asset is recognized.
Note: The ideal candidate should reside in the community. Applicants within a 50 km radius of the Post Office maybe considered as needed.
Knowledge of the Mi’kmaq language is considered an asset
Canada Post’s values and behaviours
Our Values - Trust, Respect and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and another and our shared duty to our country.
Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.
We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website.
Canada Post
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Nova Scotia, Canada
On-site
Part-time
$30 - $30 CAD weekly
2 days ago
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To support data collection: This is a special measure employment equity initiative and as a result it is important to self-identify to ensure that this asset is recognized.
Note: The ideal candidate should reside in the community. Applicants within a 50 km radius of the Post Office maybe considered as needed.
Knowledge of the Mi’kmaq language is considered an asset
Canada Post’s values and behaviours
Our Values - Trust, Respect and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and another and our shared duty to our country.
Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.
We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Sell postal products and services, sort and process mail, and provide customers with information and forms. Resolve delivery and service issues promptly and thoroughly.
Requirements
Applicants need a high school education or provincial equivalent, and/or business administration experience, along with experience interacting with the public in a retail or service setting. Familiarity with general or post office accounting systems and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, move boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods are required; Mi’kmaq language knowledge is an asset.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Retail Sales
- Cash Transactions
- Mail Sorting
- Mail Processing
- Postal Product Sales
- Problem Resolution
- Public Interaction
- Post Office Accounting
- Physical Stamina
- Mi’kmaq Language
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Retail
- Customer Service & Support
- Logistics
- Administrative
Keywords
- Canada Post
- Retail
- Postal Services
- Customer Service
- Postal Product Sales
- Mail Sorting
- Mail Processing
- Customer Information
- Forms
- Delivery Issues
- Service Problem Resolution
- Business Administration
- Retail Environment
- Service Environment
- Sales
- Cash Transactions
- Post Office Accounting
- Mail Containers
- Physical Fitness
- Mi’kmaq Language
- Indigenous Employment Equity