Postmaster - Premises provided by Postmaster (Group Office)

Job Description

As a Postmaster with Canada Post, you will be responsible for promoting and selling postal products and services to the public and businesses in your community. You will be the face of the Post Office, supervising staff and ensuring that Canada Post demonstrates an energetic customer focus and commitment to the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with the local community to promote Canada Post services and products
• Sell and promote postal products and services to the public and businesses
• Provide suitable premises in a central location within the community
• 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Owned or leased premises 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

Additional Requirements

• Premises must be fully accessible to persons with disabilities and 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 Canada Post and are subject to change under varying circumstances

Other Information

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. Employees who are members of CPAA will also receive priority consideration. Term employees with continuous employment in CPAA may apply in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Total Hours per Week: 30

Leasing Allowance

A leasing allowance of $3,033.00 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.