Senior Courier

FedEx Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global delivery service provider is seeking a Full-Time Courier in Toronto, Ontario. The role includes operating company vehicles for package delivery and pickup while providing coverage for various routes. Requirements include a high school diploma, six months of courier experience, and a valid driver's license. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Applicants should be capable of lifting up to 70 lbs. The position starts with varying shifts from Tuesday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of previous courier experience required.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs and maneuver packages up to 150 lbs required.
• Must successfully complete all training and maintain certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicles for delivery and pickup of packages.
• Provide coverage for open routes in the absence of assigned couriers.
• Promote sales and generate potential revenue.

Skills

Valid driver's licence

Strong communication skills

Problem solving skills

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

To operate company vehicles and provide efficient delivery and pickup of packages while performing in a floating capacity for a minimum of 15 routes. To work as a courier but not on an assigned regular route. To model the way for hourly employees by becoming a mentor and demonstrating role model behaviour including strong communication, conflict resolution and leadership ability (through Best Practices methods). Promotes continued sales and generates potential incremental revenue wherever possible.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Educational Requirements: High school diploma/equivalent.
• Related Experience Requirements: Minimum number of years required for entry to this job, Six (6) months of previous courier experience.
• Special Notes: Incumbent(s) of this position do not have regularly assigned routes. They provide coverage for open routes in the absence of the normally assigned courier. The requirement of DG specialist is dependent upon station size and location. Senior Management (MD level) has the right to override these requirements as it sees fit.
• Technical Skill Requirements: Must possess a valid driver’s licence and have a good driving record. Ability to successfully complete all basic and recurrency training (including completing and maintaining DG certification) and maintain accreditation through yearly recurrency training prior to expiration. Ability to gain and maintain FedEx DG Specialist certification. Good understanding of FedEx products, features of service, general operations. Ability to lift 70 lbs and to maneuver any package weighing up to 150 lbs with appropriate equipment. Some knowledge of Federal Express operations and Canadian Customs regulations an asset. In the Province of Quebec, must be bilingual (French and English).
• Interpersonal Skill Requirements: Excellent human relations, customer relations and communication skills. Good analytical, problem solving, prioritization and organization skills.

Additional Details

Hiring for Full time position, shift start time 8:05 or 10:30, Tuesday to Saturday.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. The incumbent of this position is expected to perform all other duties as assigned, must be able to complete and achieve minimum thresholds on any mandatory testing and training, must be able to operate in an PC windows environment, have the ability to successfully complete all recurrence training and maintain annual accreditations where applicable and work varying shifts based on business needs. If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, you must be bilingual (French and English). In addition to the usual factors used in the selection process, all candidates for positions that require driving as a core competency require a valid driver’s license (e.g. Class 5,G, or 1[AZ]) and a driving record with two or fewer violations and/or accidents in the 24 months prior to the date of application. Further, candidates will be assessed through careful consideration of: 1) their current driver’s abstract; 2) their performance during application interviews; and 3) their performance on any driver competency assessments administered.

Employment Equity Statement

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