Courier Team Lead

FedEx Group; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking an interviewer position to support management by overseeing daily sort, delivery and pickup activities. You will also mentor hourly staff and model best practices in performance and safety.

The role requires strong communication, conflict resolution, and leadership to keep operations efficient. Applicants should have a high school diploma, at least one year of courier experience, a valid driver’s license, and be able to complete all required training including DG certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year current Courier experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
• Complete all basic and recurrency training, including DG specialist certification.
• Maintain accreditation through yearly recurrency training.
• Knowledge of FedEx operations and Canadian Customs regulations an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer relations and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in overseeing daily sort, delivery and pickup activities.
• Mentor hourly employees and model best practices in operations.
• Communicate effectively and resolve conflicts to maintain efficient service.
• Prioritize and delegate tasks in a time-sensitive environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Mentoring

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Tools

Excel

DG Specialist Certification

Job description

This is an interview position. To assist management in overseeing daily sort, delivery / pickup activities and remote domicile location/feeder Ops (where applicable). Leads the sector as assigned ensuring best practices and effective operations and models the way for hourly employees by becoming a mentor and demonstrating role model behaviour including strong communication, conflict resolution and leadership ability (through Best Practices methods).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Educational Requirements

High school diploma/equivalent

Related Experience Requirements

Minimum number of years required for entry to this job

One (1) year current Courier experience

Other specific mandatory experience requirements - (Preferred)

Personal Development Stream of Excel

Technical Skill Requirements

Solid knowledge of the following:

Must possess a valid drivers licence and have a good driving record.

Ability to successfully complete all basic and recurrency training (including DG specialist certification). Must maintain accreditation through yearly recurrency training prior to expiration.

Remains current with training in BP and defensive driver / process updates.

Good understanding of FedEx products, features of service, general operations.

Ability to lift 70 lbs and to maneuver any package weighing up to 150 lbs with appropriate equipment.

Some knowledge of Federal Express operations and Canadian Customs regulations an asset.

Solid communications/ interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate/ coach and train employees on the job.

Ability to prioritize and delegate in a time-sensitive manner.

Interpersonal Skill Requirements

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, customer relations and communication skills.

Good analytical, problem solving, prioritization and organization skills

Team player

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Educational Requirements

High school diploma/equivalent

Related Experience Requirements

Minimum number of years required for entry to this job

One (1) year current Courier experience

Other specific mandatory experience requirements - (Preferred)

Personal Development Stream of Excel

Technical Skill Requirements

Solid knowledge of the following:

Must possess a valid drivers licence and have a good driving record.

Ability to successfully complete all basic and recurrency training (including DG specialist certification). Must maintain accreditation through yearly recurrency training prior to expiration.

Remains current with training in BP and defensive driver / process updates.

Good understanding of FedEx products, features of service, general operations.

Ability to lift 70 lbs and to maneuver any package weighing up to 150 lbs with appropriate equipment.

Some knowledge of Federal Express operations and Canadian Customs regulations an asset.

Solid communications/ interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate/ coach and train employees on the job.

Ability to prioritize and delegate in a time-sensitive manner.

Interpersonal Skill Requirements

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, customer relations and communication skills.

Good analytical, problem solving, prioritization and organization skills

Team player

Preferred Qualifications:

Job posting date: 09/15/2026; Job posting end date: 09/23/2026 at 3PM local time.

Pay Transparency:

Pay:

Additional Details:

This is a temporary position up to one year

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.