Courier/Sorter Relief 173

Purolator; Truro; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Purolator in Truro, Nova Scotia is hiring for Courier and Sorter roles. You will pick up and deliver packages to meet daily schedules, scan items, and resolve issues with Dispatch. The position offers a 25-hour weekly shift pattern and a warehouse/road mixture.

Education requirements include high school completion, vocational courses, and a valid Class 5 driver’s license. Candidates should have about 3 years driving experience with a clean record and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School
• Completion of specific vocational courses
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• 3 years of driving experience and clean driver’s abstract to drive delivery vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver customer packages to meet daily pick-up and delivery schedules
• Scan packages when received, delivered, or returned to the depot
• Resolve problems on the road with Dispatch and customers
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections using a package scanner and E-DVIR
• Unload freight from trucks onto the conveyor and into curbside trucks
• Loads freight into linehaul / cube truck or trailer

Skills

Domestic Shipping

Shipping and Receiving Operations

Education

High School completion

Vocational courses

Class 5 driver’s license

Tools

Package scanner

E-DVIR

Job description

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Relief 173

Date: 14 Sept 2026

Location: Truro, Nova Scotia, CA, B6L 1N8

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®.

As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen?The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.

Shift: 25 hours/week - Flexibility to work various shifts based on company needs.

Pay Rate:

• $19.28/hour when working the Sorter shift
• $21.84/hour when working the Courier shift

Description

Courier: The Courier picks up and delivers customer packages to meet daily pick-up and delivery schedules and resolves problems as they arise.

Sorter: The AM Sorter sorts and separates freight by destination, weight, size, and shape to meet client delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

Courier:

• Pick up and deliver customer packages to meet daily pick-up and delivery schedules
• Scan packages / mail as it is received, delivered, or returned to the depot at the end of the day
• Resolve problems as they arise while on the road in collaboration with Dispatch and customers
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections using a package scanner and electronic-Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (E-DVIR)
• Unload freight from curbside trucks onto the conveyor and from conveyor into curbside trucks
• Unload freight off conveyor or chute for load-out
• Loads freight into linehaul / cube truck or trailer
• Preload mail and packages into curbside delivery vehicles
• Manually transfer bulk or non-conveyable items
• Scan all shipped or received mail or packages to identify improperly sorted packaged mail or packages and mail marked for priority or weekend delivery

Education

• Completion of High School
• Completion of specific vocational courses
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Experience

• 3 years of driving experience and clean driver’s abstract to drive delivery vehicles.

Skills

Domestic Shipping

Shipping and Receiving Operations

Physical Efforts

Physical Efforts-Physical strength - Lifting/Lowering upto 70 pounds

Mental Efforts

Mental Efforts-Problem solving

Mental Efforts-Attention to Details Required

Mental Efforts-Concentrated attention for prolonged periods of time

Mental Efforts-Long periods of driving

Language Requirement:Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 173 - Truro
Working Conditions: Warehouse Environment; On the Road

Posting Number: 69665

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster.

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We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive.

Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at www.purolator.com .

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