Volume Counter, Mail Operations - Orleans

Canada Post; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Post is seeking temporary Volume Counter staff to support Mail Operations in Ottawa. You will work under the Route Measurement Officer to collect data on Letter Carrier routes, counting mail items and recording data with care.

Responsibilities include counting mail, weighing items, and helping with data collection forms. Candidates should be 10th grade or equivalent, have strong math and communication skills, and be able to work 3 hours daily between 6:00 am and noon.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly and effectively.
• Basic math skills are required for counting and recording data.
• Attention to detail and punctuality are essential for accuracy and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing offices for a volume count.
• Count letter mail and oversized mail in carrier cases and record totals.
• Complete route sampling forms with information from letter carriers.
• Weigh mail for delivery and support data analysis with a calculator.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication skills

Math basics

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Education

Grade 10 or Secondary 4

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Volume Counter, Mail Operations - Orleans

Location: Ottawa, ON, CA

Job Requisition Id: 203204
Business Function: Administrative Support
Primary City: Ottawa
Other Location(s):
Province: Ontario
Employment Type: Temporary - New
Employment Status: Temporary
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: UPCEA01
Working Hours: 3 hours a day, for 11days ONLY
Number of Vacancies: 10
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD):2026/10/15

Job Description

Do you take pride in helping your community? Are you organized and attentive to detail? If so, there may be a great opportunity for you with Canada Post. We require the temporary services of a Volume Counter, who will work under the direction of the Route Measurement Officer, to gather information about Letter Carrier routes.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing offices for a volume count
• Count letter mail and oversized mail in letter carrier cases on a block basis and record the total
• Complete Letter Carrier Route sampling forms, obtaining the information from letter carriers

Job Responsibilities (continued)

• Weigh mail for letter carrier delivery
• Assist with analysis, using a calculator

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or Secondary 4
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly and effectively
• Strong listening skills
• Basic math skills
• Able to lift up to 23 kilograms (50 lbs)
• Available to work for a minimum of 3 hours between the hours of 6:00 am to noon
• Attention to detail, punctuality, professional demeanour
• Ability to cooperate with others and follow direction well

Other Information

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