Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier On-call Relief

Canada Post / Postes Canada; Burford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national postal service in Ontario is recruiting an on-call relief Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier. The role involves sorting, collecting, and delivering mail items across various communities. Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational skills and possess a valid class 5 or G driver’s license. A satisfactory safe driving record and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are crucial. This position offers an opportunity to operate independently, enjoy the open road, and make a difference in community postal services.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid class 5 or G driver's license.
• Experience in making deliveries and operating a motor vehicle in various conditions.
• Ability to sort, collect, and deliver mail items safely and timely.

Responsibilities

• Sort, collect, and deliver mail items to various communities.
• Maintain knowledge of local infrastructure including roads and delivery receptacles.
• Ensure mail is securely handled during transit.

Skills

Organizational skills

Safe driving record

Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 lb

Job description

Job Overview

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.

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

Responsibilities (continued)

• 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 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.

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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 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.