Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief 1

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

Job summary

A leading postal service provider is seeking dependable and organized individuals for on-call relief positions to deliver mail in Mitchell, Ontario. Responsibilities include sorting, collecting, and delivering mail, ensuring safety and compliance while driving. Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license, have a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This temporary role offers an opportunity to grow, with eligibility for permanent positions in the future.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for permanent positions

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid permanent provincial driver’s license - class 5 or G.
• Have a satisfactory safe driving record.
• Able to lift and carry items up to 50 lb/22.7 kg.

Responsibilities

• Sort, collect and deliver mail items safely and on time.
• Maintain knowledge of local roads and delivery receptacles.
• Wear Canada Post identification while delivering.
• Process various CPC products and services.
• Operate a motor vehicle in various weather conditions.

Skills

Dependable

Organized

Safe driving

Knowledge of local infrastructure

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Tools

Motor vehicle

Job description

Overview

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

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, as you may be eligible to apply for any upcoming permanent Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier positions.

Job Details

Business Function: Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers

Primary City: Mitchell

Other Location(s):

Province: Ontario

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

Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 3/3/2026

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)
• 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
• Have a satisfactory safe driving record
• Possess a valid permanent provincial driver’s license - class 5 or G.

Eligibility

• Pass an interview.

Documents

• Your resume
• A current driver’s abstract that is dated within the last 30 days

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

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.