Volume Counter, Mail Operations - Orleans

Canada Post / Postes Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Canada Post / Postes Canada in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a temporary Volume Counter. You will gather information about Letter Carrier routes under the Route Measurement Officer while working in a 6:00 am to noon window for three hours daily over 11 days.

Responsibilities include counting mail, recording totals, completing sampling forms, weighing mail, and assisting with basic data analysis. A Grade 10 education and reliable teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or Secondary 4 completed with ability to read and write clearly.
• Basic math and data recording skills are required.
• Able to lift up to 23 kilograms (50 lbs) and work in early hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing offices for a volume count.
• Count letter mail and oversized mail by block and record totals.
• Complete route sampling forms with information from letter carriers.
• Weigh mail for delivery and assist with analysis using a calculator.

Skills

Reading & writing

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Teamwork

Basic math

Able to lift 50 lbs

Education

Grade 10 or Secondary 4

Job description

Job Details

• Job Requisition Id: 203204
• Business Function: Administrative Support
• Primary City: Ottawa
• 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 11 days ONLY
• Number of Vacancies: 10
• Job Closing Date: 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
• 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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