Letter Carrier Delivery Agent – Canada Post – Fergus, ON

Canada Post is hiring Letter Carriers (Delivery Agents) in Fergus, Ontario. If you love being outdoors, staying active, and playing a meaningful role in your community, this on-call position puts you right at the heart of one of Canada’s most recognized national services. With 4 vacancies available, now is a great time to get your foot in the door with an organization that actively promotes from within.

As a delivery agent, your day starts at the depot and takes you out onto the streets of Fergus — sorting, loading, and delivering mail and parcels to homes and businesses. It’s a physically active role that keeps you moving in all weather conditions, and it comes with the satisfaction of knowing you’re connecting Canadians every single day.

About the Role: Letter Carrier / Delivery Agent

This is a temporary, on-call position that serves as a genuine entry point into a long-term career with Canada Post. You’ll be responsible for sorting and preparing deliveries at the depot each morning, loading a Canada Post postal vehicle, and spending most of your shift outdoors delivering mail and packages along your assigned route — either on foot or by vehicle.

Safety, reliability, and a respectful attitude toward customers are at the core of this role. Canada Post values Trust, Respect, and Deliver as organizational principles, and every delivery agent is expected to uphold these values daily. The position also requires working comfortably in all weather conditions and maintaining the physical stamina to handle parcels and mail throughout the day.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $23.81. In addition to pay, Canada Post provides extensive classroom and on-the-job training covering your duties and workplace safety. There are also real opportunities for permanent employment — on-call delivery agents frequently transition into full-time roles, and the company is known for promoting from within across different areas of the organization.

Responsibilities

A typical day as a Letter Carrier blends depot work with outdoor route delivery. You’ll be handling mail and parcels from start to finish — preparing them for dispatch in the morning and ensuring they reach the right destinations throughout the day. These responsibilities are central to Canada Post’s service promise to millions of Canadians.

• Sort and prepare the day’s mail and packages at the depot each morning before heading out on your route
• Load and drive a Canada Post postal vehicle safely and in accordance with road regulations
• Deliver mail and parcels by foot or vehicle to residential and business customers along your assigned route
• Return to the depot at the end of your route to unload incoming mail and packages for future delivery
• Maintain professionalism and a customer-friendly attitude as a visible representative of Canada Post in the community

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for dependable, physically capable individuals who are comfortable working independently in outdoor conditions year-round. The ideal candidate holds a valid driver’s licence, can handle packages safely, and is available to be called in on short notice. Experience in customer service or delivery work is an asset.

• Valid Class 5 or Class G driver’s licence with a clean driving record for at least 3 years (driver’s abstract required)
• Physical ability to lift items up to 22.7 kg (50 lb) and carry items up to 15.9 kg (35 lb) regularly throughout your shift
• Availability to work on-call with flexibility to respond to scheduling needs
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions throughout the year
• English language proficiency (read, write, and speak); French is also accepted
• Customer service experience and/or prior delivery or driving experience are considered strong assets

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Canada Post job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and that your driver’s abstract is accessible before you begin your application.

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