Supervisor, Plant Developmental, Halifax, NS 1

Canada Post / Postes Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Post in Halifax is seeking a Developmental Supervisor to oversee manual and mechanized mail processing, with responsibilities across Delivery Operations or Plant Operations in Halifax. The role requires supervising staff, maintaining safety standards, and supporting shift operations.

The position includes overnight shifts (00:00-08:00), permanent full-time status, and a minimum educational requirement of a High School diploma, with union experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or provincial equivalent (GED) (Equivalent Experience may be accepted in lieu of a High School Diploma)
• Minimum 1 year experience managing a team OR Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a unionized environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., understand the major features of each software application)
• Assets: Post-secondary degree/diploma.
• Assets: Experience with distribution processes

Responsibilities

• Sets daily priorities and schedules staff for the assigned area to ensure that deadlines and service commitments are met.
• Promotes and implements work place safety and health programs and processes for their work unit. Takes corrective action to rectify unsafe operating conditions. Oversees the return-to-work and accommodation of employees.
• Supervises, coaches, and provides guidance and leadership to employees, promoting a respectful environment in the workplace. Administers human resources processes Resolves staff issues. Consults with Labour Relations and/or union representatives on the application of the terms of the collective agreement. Creates learning and knowledge transfer opportunities for assigned staff.
• Maintains optimum productivity levels by closely monitoring and adjusting staffing to workload. Estimates workloads in order to arrange for adequate staff to be on duty. Recommends the use of overtime, as required, and occasionally authorizes its use when working alone.
• Performs frequent quality checks on all aspects of the designated shift or section. Conducts hourly throughput checks on mechanized processes and daily observations of employee productivity for manual sorting. Investigates abnormalities, resolves minor issues, and escalates more significant problem.

Education

High School diploma or provincial equivalent (GED)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Job Requisition Id: 203159
• Business Function: Plant Operations
• Primary City: Halifax
• Province: Nova Scotia
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Employment Status: Permanent
• Language Requirement: English Essential
• Employee Class and Level: OP 01
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week - hours: 00:00-08:00 (overnight shift)
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Salary: $73,103 annual starting rate
• Job Closing Date: 2026-10-30

• Developmental Supervisors will be required to cover stations, sections and/or shifts (including nights), based on operational needs.
• The position will be available either for Delivery Operations or Plant Operations in Halifax
• Kindly note that the position in Delivery Operations will require to possess a valid permanent driver’s license and clear driver abstract

The Supervisor, Manual and Mechanized oversees the operation of an assigned area of the shift or section and assists in the management of the efficient manual and machine processing of mail.

Job Responsibilities

• Sets daily priorities and schedules staff for the assigned area to ensure that deadlines and service commitments are met.
• Promotes and implements work place safety and health programs and processes for their work unit. Takes corrective action to rectify unsafe operating conditions. Oversees the return-to-work and accommodation of employees.
• Supervises, coaches, and provides guidance and leadership to employees, promoting a respectful environment in the workplace. Administers human resources processes Resolves staff issues. Consults with Labour Relations and/or union representatives on the application of the terms of the collective agreement. Creates learning and knowledge transfer opportunities for assigned staff.
• Maintains optimum productivity levels by closely monitoring and adjusting staffing to workload. Estimates workloads in order to arrange for adequate staff to be on duty. Recommends the use of overtime, as required, and occasionally authorizes its use when working alone.
• Performs frequent quality checks on all aspects of the designated shift or section. Conducts hourly throughput checks on mechanized processes and daily observations of employee productivity for manual sorting. Investigates abnormalities, resolves minor issues, and escalates more significant problem.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

• Analyzes daily productivity reports to determine problems and trends. Shares analysis and results with team. Works to improve performance and implement best practices in productivity.
• Liaises with other sections in operations to ensure the efficient movement of mail and employees between sections.
• Maintains employees’ time and leave to ensure the accurate and timely pay for all employees.
• Produces reports, resolves related data issues and performs other administrative tasks associated with a team leader role.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or provincial equivalent (GED) (Equivalent Experience may be accepted in lieu of a High School Diploma)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience managing a team OR Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a unionized environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., understand the major features of each software application)

Other Candidate Requirements

• Not Applicable

Assets

• Post-secondary degree/diploma.
• Experience with distribution processes

Other Information

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