Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

Canada Post; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider based in Slave Lake, Alberta, is seeking a reliable and organized individual for the on-call relief position of Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier. The ideal candidate will enjoy independent work, possess a safe driving record, and meet vehicle specifications for mail delivery. Responsibilities include sorting and delivering mail, maintaining local infrastructure knowledge, and processing various products. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a recognized organization with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid provincial driver’s license – class 5 or G.
• Must have experience in making deliveries and operating a motor vehicle.
• Must have a satisfactory safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Sort, collect, and deliver mail items safely and on time.
• Maintain knowledge of local roads and delivery points.
• Process CPC products and services as required.
• Wear identification clearly while delivering mail.
• Lift and carry items up to 50 lb/22.7 kg.

Skills

Safe driving

Organizational skills

Ability to lift 50 lb/22.7 kg

Knowledge of local infrastructure

Tools

Vehicle with required specifications

Job description

Job Details

Job Requisition Id: 196390
Business Function: Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers
Primary City: Slave Lake
Province: Alberta
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: 12/19/2025

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, 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; 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.

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 that the vehicle will be used while employed at Canada Post.

Other Information

To be considered you will need to:

• Pass an interview.

Required 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 each other, 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.

Click here to know how to measure your vehicle’s cargo capacity.