Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

Canada Post / Postes Canada; Knowlton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Canada Post as an on-call relief Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, where you can enjoy the open road while delivering mail to various communities. This role requires dependable individuals who can operate a vehicle in all weather conditions and are organized. You'll have opportunities for growth within the organization and may apply for permanent positions in the future.

Qualifications

• Must have a satisfactory safe driving record.
• Experience in making deliveries and operating a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Sort, collect, and deliver mail items safely and timely.
• Acquire knowledge of local infrastructure for deliveries.
• Lift and carry items up to 50 lb.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Driving Skills

Education

Valid Provincial Driver’s License - Class 5 or G

Job description

Job Requisition Id:

191605

Business Function:

Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers

Primary City:

Knowlton

Other Location(s):

Sutton

Province:

Quebec

Employment Type:

On Call Relief

Employment Status:

Temporary

Language Requirement:

French Essential

Area of Competition:

Applicants residing within 75 km from the Post Office in which this job is located are preferred

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD):

2025/05/29

Job Description

Imagine that you could make the open road your office. As an on-call relief Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier with Canada Post, you can. We’re recruiting dependable, organized individuals to deliver mail on an on-call basis to various communities.

If you enjoy working independently, operating a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions, then you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career and call the open road your office.

As an on-call relief employee with Canada Post, you’ll be working with an organization focused on growth and innovation, recognized as one of Canada’s top employers and best corporate citizens. Along with a competitive salary, you will have the opportunity to grow with us and discover your career potential, as you may be eligible to apply for upcoming permanent Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier positions.

Job Responsibilities

• Be adept at sorting, collecting, and delivering mail items safely and timely
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of local infrastructure including roads, customers, and delivery receptacles
• Ensure mail is safely secured in their possession

Job Responsibilities (continued)

• Process various CPC products and services (Change of Address Notification, Damaged Mail, Items Delivered Bill (IDB), and others)
• Wear Canada Post identification while on delivery and ensure its visibility while delivering and collecting mail from customers
• Lift and carry items up to 50 lb/22.7 kg
• Have experience in making deliveries and operating a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions

Other Information

Mandatory Vehicle Requirements

• Have a satisfactory safe driving record
• Possess a valid permanent provincial driver’s license - class 5 or G
• A minimum cargo capacity of 50 cu ft (1415 liters)
• Automatic Transmission
• Power windows
• A metal roof-top and accessory power outlet to accommodate a Canada Post sign and flashing light
• The middle of passenger window sill that is between 38” and 45” from the ground and maximum interior width of 56”
• Fifth door / hatchback to allow for oversized and bulky items to be loaded (Preferred)
• Provide and maintain the required automobile liability insurance for the use of your vehicle
• Notify your insurance company as to the use of your vehicle while employed at Canada Post

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Note: To be considered, you will need to:

• Pass an interview

and provide the following documents if selected:

• Your resume
• A current driver’s abstract dated within the last 30 days

Canada Post’s values and behaviours

Our Values - Trust, Respect, and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one another, and our shared duty to our country.

Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride embody our values, guiding our actions.

We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more on the Canada Post website.