Casual Courier-1

FedEx Canada; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Canada in Red Deer, Alberta, is seeking a Courier/Delivery Associate to provide courteous pick-up and on-time delivery on an assigned route. The role requires safe vehicle operation, professional appearance, and accurate reporting of stop counts.

You will use dispatch systems and help identify sales leads while maintaining FedEx service standards. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of customer-focused experience, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of customer-oriented business experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs and handle packages up to 150 lbs with equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous and efficient pick-up and delivery on an assigned route.
• Ensure shipments conform to FedEx Canada service standards and complete paperwork neatly.
• Operate computerized tracking and dispatch systems with accurate input.
• Maintain professional appearance and safety when representing the company.
• Inform sales of leads and market changes; seek additional business from current customers.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch systems

Job description

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• To provide courteous and efficient pick‑up and delivery of packages on an assigned route; to check all shipments for conformance to Federal Express Canada features of service; to provide related customer service functions
• Provides efficient and safe delivery and pick‑up of packages while representing the company in a professional manner and maintains a neat and clean appearance consistent with the company's public image
• Accomplishes accurate and timely selection and inspection of assigned packages and the subsequent reporting of stop counts and missorts
• Adheres to Courier Best Practices, operating procedures, loads van and plans route for efficient delivery and pick‑up of packages and ensures proper security of Federal Express and customer property, such as packages, equipment and vehicles.
• Seeks additional business from current customers. Informs sales department of sales leads and market change
• Ensures that packages conform to Federal Express Canada features of service, that proper labelling is provided, and that all paperwork is neat, accurate and ensures customers have adequate supply of Federal Express shipping materials
• Operates computerized tracking and dispatch systems ensuring input of correct information
• Answers customer's questions on Federal Express Canada's features of service and keeps customers informed about the company and its services as well as Canada, US and International requirements.
• Demonstrates proficiency in features of service and equipment.
• Operates vehicle safely and efficiently, complying with all government regulations and company procedures.
• May perform aircraft and/or container loading/unloading and sorting and scanning of packages, as location and workload dictate.

Minimum Education

High school diploma/educational equivalent

Minimum Experience

• One (1) year customer oriented business experience preferred
• Some knowledge of Federal Express Canada operations and Canadian Customs regulations an asset
• Ability to lift 70 lbs and to maneuver any package weighing up to 150 lbs with appropriate equipment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must achieve minimum threshold on mandatory pre-placement driver assessment training
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to multitask, handle stress and work in a highly pressured environment

Pay

• Posted 9/25
• Pay rate is $24.00

DISCLAIMER

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. The incumbent of this position is expected to perform all other duties as assigned, must be able to complete and achieve minimum thresholds on any mandatory testing and training, must be able to operate in an PC windows environment, have the ability to successfully complete all recurrence training and maintain annual accreditations where applicable and work varying shifts based on business needs. If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, you must be bilingual (French and English). In addition to the usual factors used in the selection process, all candidates for positions that require driving as a core competency require a valid driver's license (e.g. Class 5,G, or 1[AZ]) and a driving record with two or fewer violations and/or accidents in the 24 months prior to the date of application. Further, candidates will be assessed through careful consideration of: 1) their current driver's abstract; 2) their performance during application interviews; and 3) their performance on any driver competency assessments administered

Employment Equity Statement

At FedEx our value of Taking Care of Each Other is reflected in our commitment to being an inclusive employer, one that represents the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we serve. We foster respectful, safe and inclusive workplaces where everyone is valued for their unique contributions. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome. We encourage women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and people from culturally diverse and 2SLGBTQ+ communities to apply. Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to support your needs.