Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

Job summary

The mail carrier is responsible for the safe and timely sorting, collection, and delivery of mail items to various communities. They must maintain a positive and courteous demeanor while interacting with customers and ensure all mail is securely handled.

Job details

Job Requisition Id: 192254 Business Function: Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers Primary City: Saint-Lin-Laurentides Other Location(s): Province: Quebec Employment Type: On Call Relief Employment Status: Temporary Language Requirement: French Essential Area of Competition: Applicants residing within 75 km from the Post Office in which this job is located are preferredNumber of Vacancies 1 Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/07/2025Job Description 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 with the public and 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. As an on-call relief employee with Canada Post, you’ll be working with an organization focused on growth and innovation, and recognized as one of Canada’s top employers and best corporate citizens. Along with receiving a competitive salary, you will have the opportunity to grow with us and discover your career potential, as you may be eligible to apply for any upcoming permanent Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier positions. Job Responsibilities • Project a positive and courteous manner when dealing with customers face-to-face • 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 Job 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 Qualifications Other Information Mandatory Vehicle Requirements Have a satisfactory safe driving record Possess a valid permanent provincial driver’s license 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 Click here to know how to measure your vehicle's cargo capacity Note: In order to be considered you will need to: •Pass a pre-employment test and 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.

What you’ll do

The mail carrier is responsible for the safe and timely sorting, collection, and delivery of mail items to various communities. They must maintain a positive and courteous demeanor while interacting with customers and ensure all mail is securely handled.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid permanent provincial driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and a personal vehicle meeting specific cargo and equipment requirements. The role requires the ability to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs and pass a pre-employment test and interview.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Career growth opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mail delivery
• Customer service
• Vehicle operation
• Sorting mail
• Time management
• Organization
• Safety compliance
• Driving
• Motor Vehicle Operation
• Safe Driving
• Valid Driver's License
• French Language
• Innovation
• Sorting
• Flashing (Weatherproofing)

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Customer Service & Support
• Government & Public Sector
• Rural Mail Carrier
• Postal Service / Mail Room Worker
• Mail Carriers and Sorting Clerks
• Postal Service Mail Carriers