Postal Clerk

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Ministry

The Ministry of Sask Builds and Procurement, Mail, Records and Telecommunications Branch, has an immediate opening for a Permanent Part Time Postal Clerk located in Estevan. This position will provide backup to the current Postal Clerk and will be scheduled for approximately 2-3 days per month as well as when needed for vacation coverage and sick leave coverage. The work schedule for this location is Monday to Friday from 11:30 am – 4:00 p.m.

This position is responsible for processing a large volume of incoming and outgoing mail for a varied client base. Duties of this position include sorting, metering, and handling of letters, packages, and boxes. You will read, understand, memorize, and recall various pieces of information, such as codes, locations, etc. in order to sort and meter mail quickly and accurately. You will perform routine maintenance and operation of postage meter equipment, including changing ink cartridges and filling water wells.

You will give information on postal rates and regulations. You will be required to lift and carry mail bags, boxes and parcels of up to 30kg and perform related duties as assigned.

Driving within the town is required for delivery and pickup of mail to various provincial government and affiliated offices. The successful candidate must have a good driving record including a current and valid driver’s license as daily driving within the town is required. You must also have a thorough knowledge of the rules to safely operate a motor vehicle.

The successful candidate must be able to lift and carry heavy articles up to 30kg, repeatedly, on a daily basis. This position requires standing for long periods of time, repetitive motion (wrist), some exposure to noise from machinery, exposure to dust, and handling of hazardous materials (i.e. medical specimens).

The successful candidate will be flexible to successfully adapt to changing work environments, processes, and workloads. He or she will also be creative and a team player to cooperatively discover and implement solutions to challenges that arise. The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are typically obtained through a combination of education and/or related experience.

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