Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

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

Job summary

A national mail service provider is seeking organized individuals for the on-call relief Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier role. Responsibilities include safely sorting and delivering mail, maintaining local infrastructure knowledge, and operating a vehicle in diverse conditions. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, a safe driving record, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This position offers the opportunity to advance into permanent roles.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver's license – class 5 or G.
• Maintain satisfactory safe driving record.
• Provide necessary automobile liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Sort, collect, and deliver mail safely and timely.
• Ensure mail is secured while in possession.
• Wear identification while delivering.

Skills

Safe driving

Sorting and delivering mail

Knowledge of local infrastructure

Ability to lift heavy items

Customer service

Job description

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
• 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 and 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), 100 cu ft (2832 liters) or 150 cu ft (4247 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

To know how to measure your vehicle's cargo capacity, click here.

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 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 on the Canada Post website.