Canada Post is looking for a

Postmaster

to serve the community of

Buck Lake, Alberta

— a role that puts you at the heart of your community as the face of Canada's national postal service. This is a

permanent, full-time position

with a set weekly schedule, making it ideal for someone who values stability, community connection, and the responsibility of running a local post office.

As

Postmaster , you'll be both a community liaison and an operational leader — promoting and selling

postal products and services , managing day-to-day post office functions, and ensuring that residents and businesses in the area receive reliable, high-quality service. This role reports to the Superintendent/Local Area Manager and requires someone who's comfortable juggling multiple priorities while keeping a strong customer focus.

About the Role: Postmaster (Group Office) The

Postmaster

is responsible for the full operation of a community post office in Buck Lake. This includes

selling and promoting Canada Post products and services , managing postal revenue and assets, maintaining accurate records, and preparing reports. You'll also assist with

mail delivery route management , sort mail to postal boxes as needed, and keep the post office clean and presentable according to Canada Post standards.

A key requirement of this role is that the successful candidate must be able to

provide suitable premises

in a central, barrier-free location within the community within 30 days of hire. Postmasters are responsible for costs associated with operating those premises, including rent or lease charges, heating, lighting, maintenance, snow removal, and insurance. A

leasing allowance of $2,914.00 per year

is provided to help offset these costs, and an additional supplemental allowance may be available annually. Staff supervision may also be part of the role.

Benefits and Salary This

permanent full-time position

offers a wage of





$22.10 per hour

at

32 hours per week , with a structured Monday-to-Friday schedule. In addition to the hourly pay, the role includes a

leasing allowance of $2,914.00 per year

to help cover the costs of operating a post office, plus a potential supplemental allowance paid out once annually. Canada Post is committed to an equitable workplace and offers employment in a meaningful, community-focused environment.

Job Details Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Company: Canada Post

Location: Buck Lake, Alberta

Requisition ID: 197430

Schedule: Mon-Thu 09:00-12:00 and 12:30-16:00 | Fri 09:00-12:00 and 12:30-15:30

Pay: $22.10/hr (32 hours per week)

Date Posted: September 25, 2026

Responsibilities Day to day, the

Postmaster

keeps the Buck Lake post office running smoothly — from serving customers at the counter to managing back-end postal operations. These responsibilities require strong organizational skills, a genuine commitment to

community service , and the ability to handle multiple priorities with consistency and professionalism.

Liaise

with the local community regarding Canada Post services and products

Sell and promote

postal products and services to both the public and local businesses

Administer

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

Manage

postal revenue, assets, and values with accuracy and accountability

Maintain records

and prepare reports as required

Assist

with the effective management of mail delivery routes

Sort mail





to postal boxes as needed

Supervise staff

where applicable

Maintain

a neat, clean, and presentable post office in line with Canada Post standards

Provide suitable premises

in a central, accessible location within 30 days of hire

Requirements / Skills The ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable in a

public-facing retail environment , takes pride in their community, and can handle both the operational and interpersonal aspects of running a post office. Canada Post values candidates who are

organized, physically capable , and ready to take on the responsibility of premises ownership or leasing.

High School Diploma

or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration

Owned or leased premises

that are suitable, centrally located, and barrier-free — available for review and approval at least one month before hire

Experience interacting with the public

in a retail and/or service setting, including sales and cash transactions

Knowledge of regulations, methods, and procedures

for processing mail and providing postal services

Physical fitness

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

Ability to operate the post office with

due diligence and efficiency

Compliance with all conditions of the

Canada Post Act

and applicable premises requirements including property and liability insurance

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 environment, including sales and cash transactions; knowledge of regulations, methods and procedures for processing mail and providing postal services.

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