Position: Postmaster
Department: Financial Services
Position Type: SEIU 2, Reccuring 8-month Sessional Appointment
Work Schedule: Part-time (20 hours/week)
Date Posted: September 18, 2024
Application Deadline: October 2, 2024 at 11:59PM
Competition #: 24-41-AU
Salary: $22,114 per annum (SEIU Administrative Assistant 2). Salary increases to $24,648 following successful completion of 6-month probation period. (Annual salary rates based on a 20 hour per week schedule and will be prorated for the 8-month sessional term.)
Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 6% vacation pay, university paid holidays including winter break closure.
This is a recurring 8-month sessional position with a schedule of 20 hours per week from September 1 to April 30 each year.
Acadia is seeking a Postmaster in the Department of Financial Services to administer the University's postal and courier services for all departments, staff, and faculty.
Reporting to the Manager, Procurement and Risk Management, the Postmaster coordinates incoming and internal distribution of mail to departments and employees of the University, and processes all outgoing mail accurately and efficiently, extending courteous and attentive service to all customers.
In addition, the Postmaster is the key operational resource for all equipment, technology and supplies within the mail services areas, and the main contact to Canada Post and courier companies.
The position is responsible for capturing and maintaining accurate records for all parcel and registered mail deliveries to ensure proper tracking and billing.
In addition, the position may provide assistance in other areas of the department if required.
Familiarity with Canada Post and Canada Customs regulations would be an asset.
Completion of a recognized program in either office or business administration is preferred, though related work experience may be considered.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to a high level of accuracy while maintaining confidentiality. Flexible to fluctuating volumes of work.
Excellent customer service skills.
Must be able to handle packages weighing up to 40 lbs.
Familiarity with Acadia's campus and administrative procedures would be considered an asset.
For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Keilani Tupper at [email protected].
TO APPLY: Internal candidates (members of SEIU Local 2) must apply by October 2, 2024. Applications from external candidates are also encouraged; however, consideration is dependent upon result of internal competition. To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and professional references. Internal candidates (members of SEIU Local 2) should also upload a job posting application form.
Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.
The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].
