Full job description

Application number : 186903
Administrative function : Retail
Main city : Kugluktuk
Additional location(s) :
Province : Nunavut
Job type : On call
Employment status : Term
Language requirements : English essential
Classification and employee level : RVSGD11 - Level 1
Number of vacancies: 2
Salary: $22.46

All qualified applicants will be considered, but preference will be given to Aboriginals (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) or persons with disabilities. This is a special measure under the employment equity initiative, and candidates from these groups who wish to qualify for preferential treatment must self-identify.

Job description
If you have ambition, talent and drive, consider a promising career with Canada Post. We are currently looking for an on-call Post Office Assistant who takes a customer-focused approach when providing counter service to customers.

Note: The ideal candidate should live in the community in question. Applicants who do not live in the community of the post office may be considered on an as-needed basis.

Professional responsibilities
sell postal products and services to businesses and the general public;
sort, distribute and correctly process mail;
provide customers with information and forms;
deal with delivery and service difficulties to resolve problems quickly and completely.

Job responsibilities (continued)
Eligibility criteria
High school diploma or provincial equivalent, 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 standard accounting or post office systems
Physical fitness to lift mail containers weighing up to 50 lbs, push or pull boxes, sort mail and stand for long periods of time
Flexibility to be available for temporary on-call duties

Other information
Note: The ideal candidate should live in the community in question. Candidates living within a 50 km radius of the post office may be considered depending on demand.

As part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to complete a security screening process.

Safety-sensitive position

This position may be considered a safety-sensitive position and is subject to the requirements of Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.

Employment equity

Canada Post represents the diversity of the country and provides a safe and welcoming workplace that values and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

A disability is defined as a permanent or episodic physical, sensory or mental health problem or functional limitation. It includes visible and non-visible health problems or limitations that may affect vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, development, mental or psychological state, and memory.

Conflicts of interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or having as a superior, directly or indirectly depending on the hierarchical scale, members of their immediate family or any person close to them. If you feel that you may be in a situation of real or potential conflict of interest, you should contact your designated Human Resources representative.

Accommodation measures

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post about an employment opportunity, please let us know if, due to restrictions, you require accommodation. All information received regarding accommodation will remain 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 have applied. Only those candidates whose applications have been accepted will be contacted.

Our distinctive behaviors

Make decisions - We have the power to make decisions, to respectfully challenge the status quo and to encourage others to do the same.
Knowing the destination - We understand Canada Post's strategy and objectives and how to contribute to them, and we move forward by exploring new approaches with an open mind.
Contribute for others - We take pride in doing our best, helping others and encouraging them to reach their full potential.
Contribute to pride - We help make Canada stronger by celebrating who we are, the communities we serve and the issues that matter.

Our values
Our values have three dimensions: “We are important as individuals, We are important to each other, We are important to our country”.
TRUST
I am worthy of the trust placed in me on a daily basis, and I have confidence in my colleagues, for whom my safety and well-being are a priority.
We reach our full potential when we trust each other.
We are grateful for the trust that Canadians place in us, and know that it underpins every decision and every interaction.

RESPECT
I believe that respect is the foundation of a successful workplace.
We treat our colleagues with respect and compassion.
We have respect for our country and the communities we serve, and understand our responsibility to be a driver of positive change.

CONTRIBUTION
I challenge myself to contribute to our success every day because my work matters.
We are a network of people united by our collective contribution.
Our contribution to a stronger Canada for Canadians is at the heart of what we do.