Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

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

Job summary

A major Canadian postal service is looking for a dependable Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier to handle on-call mail deliveries. In this role, you will sort and deliver mail independently, ensuring safety and timely execution of tasks. Qualified candidates must hold a valid driver’s license and have experience with deliveries in varied weather conditions. This position offers competitive compensation and avenues for career growth within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a satisfactory safe driving record.
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lb.
• Experience in making deliveries is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Sort, collect, and deliver mail items safely and timely.
• Acquire knowledge of local delivery routes and receptacles.
• Ensure mail is secured during transit.

Skills

Driving in all weather conditions

Sorting and delivering mail

Knowledge of local infrastructure

Education

Valid provincial driver’s license - class 5 or G

Job description

Job Requisition Id: 196684

Business Function: Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers

Primary City: Wetaskiwin

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 (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/01/04

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

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

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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 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.