Postmaster
Take on the responsibility of a community leader with Canada Post. The Postmaster, reporting to the Superintendent/Local Area Manager, is responsible for promoting and selling postal products and services to the public and businesses in the community. As Postmaster, you will be the face of the Post Office in your community service area, supervising staff and ensuring that Canada Post demonstrates an energetic customer focus and commitment to the community in an environment of multiple priorities.

Job Responsibilities

Liaise with the local community with respect to Canada Post service and products

Sell and promote postal products and services to the public and businesses

Provide suitable premises in a central location within the community within 30 days

Administer the post office to meet retail hours of operation and delivery expectations

Manage postal revenue, assets, and values

Maintain records and prepare reports

Assist with effective management of mail delivery routes

Sort mail to postal boxes as needed

Supervise staff as required

Keep post office neat and presentable, maintaining cleanliness per Canada Post standards

Operate the post office with due diligence and efficiency

Qualifications

High School Diploma or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration

Owned or leased premises (suitable, central and barrier‑free) available one month prior to the date of hire

Experience interacting with the public in a retail and/or service workplace,



including sales and cash transactions

Knowledge of regulations, methods and procedures for processing mail and providing postal services

Physically fit to lift mail containers of up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods of time

Premises Requirements

Must be able to provide premises that are fully accessible to persons with disabilities, available for review and approval at least one month before hire

Postmasters are responsible for rent or lease charges, heating, lighting, cleaning, routine general maintenance, snow removal, municipal taxes, and necessary property and liability insurance coverage

Appointments are subject to the conditions of the Canada Post Act

The hours of service to the public will be determined by Canada Post and may change under varying circumstances

Benefits

Total hours per week: 25

Leasing allowance: $2,914.00 per year

Supplemental allowance: An annual allowance to offset costs associated with providing the premises

Other Information
Transfer: Priority consideration will be given to transfer requests from employees who are members of CPAA, with preference to members in the posted area of competition.

Competition: Employees who are members of CPAA, priority consideration will be given to members in the posted area of competition. Term employees with continuous employment in CPAA may apply in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

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