Postmaster - Premises provided by Postmaster (Group Office)

Role overview

Canada Post is hiring a Postmaster to act as a community-facing leader for the local post office in Kingman, Alberta. Reporting to the Superintendent/Local Area Manager, this position focuses on promoting postal products and services to both residents and businesses, leading day-to-day post office operations, and ensuring strong customer service in a setting with multiple priorities.

Key duties

• Work with the local community on Canada Post services and products.
• Promote and sell postal merchandise and services to individuals and businesses.
• Run the post office so it meets retail operating hours and delivery needs.
• Handle postal revenue, assets, and other values responsibly.
• Keep records up to date and prepare required reports.
• Support the coordination of mail delivery routes.
• Sort mail into postal boxes when needed.
• Supervise staff when required.
• Keep the post office tidy, welcoming, and aligned with Canada Post cleanliness standards.
• Operate with care, efficiency, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications and experience

• High school diploma, provincial equivalency, and/or experience in business administration.
• Previous experience dealing with the public in retail or service settings, including sales and cash handling.
• Working knowledge of regulations, procedures, and methods used to process mail and deliver postal services.
• Ability to lift mail containers weighing up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for long periods.

Premises and operating conditions

• The successful candidate must provide owned or leased premises in a central, suitable, and barrier-free location.
• The premises must be available for review and approval at least one month before hire.
• The Postmaster is responsible for rent or lease payments, heating, lighting, cleaning, routine maintenance, snow removal, municipal taxes, and required property and liability insurance.
• Appointments are governed by the Canada Post Act.
• Public service hours are set by Canada Post and may change depending on circumstances.

Schedule, pay, and vacancy details

• Employment is full-time and permanent.
• Working time is 25 hours per week.
• Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-15:30; Thursday from 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00.
• There is 1 vacancy.
• Pay is $22.10 per hour.
• Job requisition ID: 201647.
• Business function: Retail.
• Primary city: Kingman.
• Province: Alberta.
• Language requirement: English essential.
• Employee class and level: RVSGA20 - Level 2.
• Job closing date: 2026-08-05.

Additional information

Priority consideration may be given to transfer requests from CPAA members, with preference for members in the posted area of competition. Employees who are CPAA members may also receive priority consideration in the posted area of competition. Term employees with continuous CPAA employment may apply under the Collective Agreement.

A leasing allowance of $2,914.00 per year is available to help offset the cost of operating a post office. An additional supplemental allowance, paid once per year, may also be provided to assist with premises-related expenses.

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