Letter Carrier - Delivery Agent

Canada Post; Nelson; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national postal service is looking for a temporary, on-call delivery agent in the Regional District of Central Kootenay, Nelson. In this role, you will sort, prepare, and deliver mail and packages, spending most of your day outdoors. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, physical abilities to handle delivery tasks, and be available for on-call work. Competitive pay and training are offered, along with the potential for permanent positions.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Extensive classroom and on-the-job training

Opportunities for permanent employment

Qualifications

• A valid Class 5 or Class G driver’s licence with a safe driving record for at least 3 years.
• The physical ability to lift mail items weighing up to 22.7 kg and carry items weighing up to 15.9 kg regularly.
• Availability to be on-call.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and/or French.

Responsibilities

• Sort and prepare the day’s deliveries.
• Load and drive a Canada Post postal vehicle.
• Deliver mail and packages on your route.

Skills

Customer service experience

Driving experience

Ability to work in all types of weather

Physical ability to lift and carry items

Education

Valid Class 5 or Class G driver’s licence

Job description

Job Description

Canada Post is an exciting place to work! And you can be part of it!

We deliver billions of items to Canadians each year – and you can be a big part of making this happen. As a temporary, on‑call delivery agent (also known as a letter carrier), you’ll be the face of Canada Post in your community and make sure customers and businesses get the mail and parcels they’re waiting for.

Does this sound like you? The role of delivery agent would be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy being outside and active year‑round
• Want to work for a great national company
• Would be proud to serve your fellow Canadians

Job Responsibilities

What will you do?

• Start your day in the depot, sorting and preparing the day’s deliveries
• Load and drive a Canada Post postal vehicle
• Spend most of your day outside, delivering mail and packages by foot or by vehicle to customers on your route
• Return to the depot to unload the day’s incoming mail and packages for later delivery

Qualifications

What must you have?

• A valid Class 5 or Class G driver’s licence with a safe driving record for at least 3 years (driver’s abstract required)
• The physical ability to lift mail items weighing up to 22.7 kg (50 lb) and carry items weighing up to 15.9 kg (35 lb) regularly throughout the day
• The ability to work in all types of weather
• The availability to be on‑call
• The ability to read, write and speak English and/or French

These help, too!

• Experience in customer service
• Experience making deliveries or working as a driver

In return, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Extensive classroom and on‑the‑job training about your duties and safety on the job
• Opportunities for permanent employment

Other Information

Canada Post is an e‑commerce powerhouse, delivering billions of items every year. We help small businesses grow, enrich lives in remote communities, and connect Canadians with each other and the rest of the world. We enrich the delivery experience for residential and business customers across the country.

We like to promote from within and can offer you a career rather than a job. While, like all of our delivery agents, you’ll start on a temporary, on‑call basis, you’ll have the opportunity to grow with us and obtain a permanent position – even try out new jobs in different areas of the company.

Canada Post Values and Behaviours

Our values – Trust, Respect, and Deliver – represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and 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 and guide our actions.

Employment Equity

All qualified candidates will be considered; however preference will be given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) or Persons with disabilities. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self‑identify.

Accessibility

Canada Post is committed to fostering an equitable, respectful, and caring workplace where everyone is welcome and has equal opportunity. We value diversity and work together to remove barriers and promote accessibility. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Employment Equity and Inclusion

Canada Post is committed to creating a safe workplace that embraces and celebrates everyone. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women.

Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest is when an employee’s interests (personal, financial or business) or relationships (family or close personal relationships) interfere, or appear to interfere, with the interests of Canada Post. To know if a conflict exists, please refer to Canada Post’s code of conduct.