Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

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

Job summary

A major postal service provider is seeking an on-call relief Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier in Lachute, Quebec. The role involves delivering mail to various communities while ensuring a positive customer interaction. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record, along with the ability to lift items up to 50 lbs. This temporary position offers competitive pay and the chance for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• A satisfactory safe driving record is required.
• Possess a valid permanent provincial driver’s license.
• Experience in making deliveries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail in a safe and timely manner.
• Sort and collect mail items accurately.
• Acquire and maintain local knowledge for delivery routes.

Skills

Customer service skills

Safe driving record

Knowledge of local infrastructure

Ability to lift items up to 50 lb

Tools

Motor vehicle

Driver’s license - class 5 or G

Job description

Job Requisition Id: 193842
Business Function: Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers
Primary City: Lachute
Other Location(s):
Province: Quebec
Employment Type: On Call Relief
Employment Status: Temporary
Language Requirement: English or French Essential (Either/OR)
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): 09/18/2025

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 with the public and 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

• Project a positive and courteous manner when dealing with customers face-to-face.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.

Other Information

Note: In order to be considered you will need to: Pass a pre-employment test and an interview.

Please be aware that if selected you will be required to provide the following documents: Your resume and 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 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. 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.

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