Overview
Postal services representatives serve customers and record transactions at sales counters and postal wickets. They maintain inventory and order supplies in post offices and internal mail rooms. They are employed by Canada Post Corporation, courier and parcel express companies and establishments throughout the public and private sectors.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Calculate and affix the correct postage on letters, parcels and registered mail and receive payment from customers
Sell stamps, prepaid mail and courier envelopes and money orders
Route mail to the proper delivery stream
Sign or obtain signatures from recipients for registered or special delivery mail and keep records
Answer inquiries and complete forms regarding change of address, theft or loss of mail
Record and balance daily transactions.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$34,934
$51,097
$62,151
Job openings
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British Columbia
209expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school and some college office administration courses may be required.
On-the-job training is required.
Physical fitness may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory or facility management positions is possible with additional training or experience.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.