Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

Job 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 dependable, organized individuals to deliver mail on an on‑call basis. If you enjoy working independently, as well as operating a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions, you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career.

• Sort, collect, and deliver mail items safely and timely.
• Acquire and maintain local infrastructure knowledge including roads, customers, and delivery receptacles.
• Ensure mail is safely secured during delivery.
• Process various CPC products and services (Change of Address Notification, Damaged Mail, Items Delivered Bill (IDB), etc.).
• Wear Canada Post identification while on delivery and ensure its visibility.
• Lift and carry items up to 50 lb (22.7 kg).
• Have experience making deliveries and operating a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions.

• Pass a job interview.
• Have a satisfactory safe driving record.
• Possess a valid permanent provincial driver’s license – class 5 or G.
• Vehicle must have a minimum cargo capacity of 50 cu ft (1415 liters) and an automatic transmission.
• Vehicle must have power windows, a metal rooftop, and an accessory power outlet to accommodate a Canada Post sign and flashing light.
• Middle of passenger window sill must be between 38 in (96 cm) and 45 in (115 cm) from the ground and maximum interior width of 56 in (142 cm).
• Vehicle must have a fifth door or hatchback to allow for oversized and bulky items to be loaded (preferred).
• Provide and maintain required automobile liability insurance for the use of vehicle during employment at Canada Post.
• Notify insurance company of vehicle use while employed at Canada Post.