Location:
Blind Bay, BC, CA
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Job Requisition Id: 201812
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Blind Bay
Other Location(s):
Province: British Columbia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Status: Permanent
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: RVSGA30 - Level 3
Working Hours: 20 hours per week
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $23.11 per hour
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/08/16
Job Description
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
- Be able to provide suitable premises in a central location within the community within 30 days should you be the successful candidate.
- 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
Job Responsibilities (continued)
May sort mail to postal boxes
May supervise staff
Keep post office neat and presentable, and maintain cleanliness in accordance with Canada Post’s 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 environment, 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, and sorting mail and standing for extended periods of time
Premises requirements
Premises must be fully accessible to persons with disabilities, and be 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 the 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 the Canada Post and are subject to change under varying circumstances.
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.
Total Hours per Week: 20
Leasing Allowance
A leasing allowance of $ 3428.00 per year will be provided to help offset the costs of operating a Post Office.
Supplemental Allowance
An allowance paid out once annually may be available to help offset the costs associated with providing the premises.
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.
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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.
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All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or Persons with disabilities. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.
Accessibility
Canada Post is committed to fostering an equitable, respectful, and caring workplace where everyone is welcome and has equal opportunity, where diversity is valued and celebrated and where we work together to remove barriers and promote accessibility. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Employment Equity
Canada Post is committed to creating a safe workplace that embraces and celebrates everyone. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women.
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.
Information on our Equity, diversity & inclusion national strategy and our Indigenous reconciliation strategy can be found at the following links:
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Indigenous reconciliation strategy
Conflict of interest
A conflict of interest is when an employee’s interests (personal, financial or business) or relationships (family or close personal relationships) interfere, or appear to interfere, with the interests of Canada Post. To know if a conflict exists, please refer to the Canada Post's code of conduct.
Safety Sensitive positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position. For additional information please refer to Canada Post's substance use policy.
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