Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

Canada Post / Postes Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Canada Post as a Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier on-call relief. This role offers the chance to work independently while delivering mail to local communities. Candidates must have a valid class 5 driver's license, a safe driving record, and a vehicle suited for deliveries. This temporary position allows for career growth opportunities within one of Canada’s top employers.

Qualifications

• Must have a vehicle with a minimum cargo capacity of 100 cu ft.
• Experience in delivering mail and operating a vehicle in various conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 lb/22.7 kg.

Responsibilities

• Sort, collect, and deliver mail items safely.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of local roads and delivery routes.
• Process various CPC products and services.

Skills

Safe driving

Sorting and delivering mail

Knowledge of local infrastructure

Education

Valid provincial driver's license - class 5 or G

Satisfactory safe driving record

Job description

Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

Join to apply for the Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief role at Canada Post / Postes Canada

Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

21 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief role at Canada Post / Postes Canada

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Job Requisition Id: 186623

Business Function: Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers

Primary City: Porters Lake

Other Location(s):

Province: Nova Scotia

Employment Type: On Call Relief

Employment Status: Temporary

Language Requirement: English 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 (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/01/2025

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 for dependable, organized individuals to deliver mail on an on-call basis to various communities.

If you enjoy working independently, as well as 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, and recognized as one of Canada’s top employers and best corporate citizens. Along with receiving 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 any upcoming permanent Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier positions.

Job Responsibilities

• Be adept at sorting, collecting and delivering mail items, in a safe and timely manner
• 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
  
  

Qualifications

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 100 cu ft (2832 liters)
• A metal roof-top and accessory power outlet to accommodate a Canada Post sign and flashing light
• 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
  
  

Click here to know how to measure your vehicle's cargo capacity

Note: In order to be considered you will need to:

• Pass an interview.
  
  

Please be aware that if selected you will be required to provide the following documents:

• Your resume
• A current driver’s abstract that is 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 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, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service

• Industries

  Freight and Package Transportation

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canada Post / Postes Canada by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Letter Carrier” roles.

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.