Canada Post Postal Clerk Retail and Operations

 Jasper, AB
$21.80 an hour - Temporary, Contract


Job Requisition
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Jasper
Province: Alberta
Employment Type: On Call
Employment Status: Temporary
Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative (-BB)
Number of Vacancies 1
Salary: $21.80/hr
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/15/2021

Job Description
Experience the dynamic mail operations and retail environment only Canada Post can offer. As a self-starter with a flexible schedule, you will have the opportunity to work a variety of shifts including, days, evenings, overnights and weekends. This temporary on-call position is a great opportunity to learn about the business of mail operations, as well as the great jobs available at Canada Post.


Please note that some offices rotate their staff and a temporary Postal Clerk might be called to work in positions to serve the public at a counter, conduct financial transactions and perform other related duties as required.


At Canada Post, we are excited to spotlight Indigenous communities within our hiring practices as we celebrate the important heritage of our great Nation.

Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:


Perform a variety of sales/customer service activities to ensure complete customer satisfaction
Operate a computer point of sale system
Maintain floor displays
Conduct merchandizing and inventory control
Maintain a high level of postal products, services and delivery knowledge
Process financial transactions (cash, cheques, debit & credit card payments)
Receive, sort, sequence and batch mail items
Job Responsibilities (continued)
Operate mail processing equipment (clearing jams, remove mail from sorting machines, etc.) where applicable
Transport mail between floors/sections using rolling or motorized equipment, where applicable
Operate a computer to key in data, when applicable
Review mail items for address accuracy, proper postage, etc.
Be required to stand in one place for up to 3.5 hours at a time
Exercise physical effort in the handling of mail items weighting up to 22.7 kilograms (50 lbs) and carrying mail items weighing up to 15.9 kilograms (35 lbs) and bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, etc.
Qualifications

Experience in customer service in a retail environment
Sales experience is an asset
Experience working in a production environment is an asset
Fluent in both English and French

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.

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.


Applicants who identify as having a disability shall be given priority in the candidate selection process.

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.


To support data collection: This is a special measure employment equity initiative and as a result it is important to self-identify.

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.


Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position.


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 Peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.


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 Values

We value diversity as an essential part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future. We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining people who reflect the diversity of Canada is essential to our success because this matters to all communities and customers we serve.

Canada Post’s corporate values reflect the principles, beliefs and aspirations that guide our behaviour and shape our culture.

Safety – We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for all our stakeholders.
Customer – We serve Canadians with pride and passion.
Respect – We treat each other with fairness and respect.
Integrity – We act responsibly and with integrity.
Transformation – We will innovate and transform to win in the marketplace.

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