Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

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Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

Location:

La Prairie, QC, CA

Job

Requisition :  204797  Business Function:  Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers  Primary City:  La Prairie  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 preferred  

Number of Vacancies  1  Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/11/21

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 for dependable, organized individuals to deliver mail on an on-call basis to various communities.

If you enjoy working 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

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

Have a satisfactory safe driving record (driver's abstract required)

Possess a valid permanent provincial driver’s license - class 5 or G.

Other Information
Mandatory Vehicle Requirements

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

A minimum cargo capacity of 50 cu ft (1415 liters), 100 cu ft (2832 liters) or 150 cu ft (4247 liters).

A metal roof-top and accessory power outlet to accommodate a Canada Post sign and flashing light

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

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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,…