Postmaster - Premises provided by Postmaster (Group Office)

Job Requisition Id: 186035   
Business Function: Retail   
Primary City: Buck Lake  
Other Location(s):  
Province: Alberta  
Employment Type: Full-Time  
Employment Status: Permanent  
Language Requirement: English Essential  
Employee Class and Level: RVSGA20 - Level 2  

Working Hours:  32 hours per week

Schedule:  Mon - Thu  09:00-12:00 and 12:30-16:00

                   Fri             09:00-12:00 and 12:30-15:30

Number of Vacancies: 1   
Salary:  $19.85/hr

Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/27/2024

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or persons with a disability. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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:  32

Leasing Allowance:  A leasing allowance of $ 2,578.00 per year will be provided to help offset the costs of operating a Post Office.

Supplemental Allowance:  A allowance paid out once annually may be available to help offset the costs associated with providing the premises.

Note: The ideal candidate should reside in the community.  Applicants within a 50 km radius of the Post Office may be considered as needed.

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

 

Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under the Canada Post's Substance Use Policy. 

Employment Equity

Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

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.

Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

Accommodation

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated.  All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept 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 apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Our signature behaviours 

Make the call – We’re empowered to make decisions, respectfully challenge the status quo, and support others to do the same.
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Ignite our pride– We play a role in making Canada stronger by celebrating who we are, the communities we service, and issues that matter.

Our values 
Our Values have three dimensions: “We matter as individuals, We matter to one another, We matter to our country”
TRUST                  
I earn the trust placed in me every day, and I trust that my safety and well-being are everyone’s top priority. 
We do our best work when we trust each other. 
We value the trust Canadians have in us, and understand it is earned with every decision and interaction. 
RESPECT
I understand respect is the foundation of a successful workplace.              
We respect each other as colleagues and treat each other as we would like to be treated.               
We respect our country and the communities we serve, and understand we have a responsibility to be a positive force for change.
DELIVER
I challenge myself to safely deliver every day because what I do matters.
We are a network of people, united by what we accomplish and deliver together.
Delivering a stronger Canada for Canadians is at the heart of what we do