Letter Carrier – Delivery Agent – Canada Post – Richmond, BC

Canada Post is one of the country’s most recognized organizations, delivering billions of items to Canadians coast to coast every single year. Right now, they’re looking for Letter Carriers (Delivery Agents) to join their team in Richmond, BC — with coverage also extending to South Vancouver. With 7 vacancies available on a temporary, on-call basis, this is a solid entry point into a national company that actively promotes from within.

If you love being outdoors, staying active, and playing a direct role in your community, this delivery agent role puts you right at the centre of it all. You’ll be the face of Canada Post on your route — making sure residents and businesses receive the mail and parcels they’re counting on, rain or shine.

About the Role: Letter Carrier – Delivery Agent

Your day kicks off at the depot, where you’ll sort and prepare deliveries before loading up a Canada Post postal vehicle and heading out on your assigned route. The bulk of your shift is spent outdoors, delivering mail and parcels by foot and by vehicle. It’s active, independent work that keeps you moving and engaged throughout the day.

At the end of your shift, you’ll return to the depot to unload incoming mail and packages for future delivery. Safety is a core part of the job — from safe driving practices to proper lifting techniques — and Canada Post provides thorough classroom and on-the-job training to set you up for success from day one.

Benefits and Salary

This position pays $23.81 per hour. Canada Post also offers extensive training (both classroom and on-the-job), a path toward permanent employment, and real opportunities to grow within the organization. As a delivery agent, you’re starting in a role that the company openly uses as a launching pad for long-term careers across different areas of the business.

Responsibilities

As a delivery agent with Canada Post, your daily routine blends depot work with active outdoor delivery. Every task you carry out — from sorting parcels to navigating your route — plays a direct role in connecting Canadians with their mail and packages on time.

• Sort and prepare the day’s deliveries at the depot each morning
• Load and operate a Canada Post postal vehicle safely and efficiently
• Deliver mail and parcels by foot and by vehicle along your assigned route
• Provide reliable service to both residential customers and businesses
• Unload incoming mail and packages upon returning to the depot for future processing
• Work outdoors year-round, adapting to all weather conditions throughout your shift
• Maintain safe driving habits and adhere to all Canada Post safety guidelines

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for dependable, physically active individuals who take pride in their community and can handle the demands of outdoor delivery work. The right candidate is comfortable working independently, staying organized under pressure, and representing the company professionally on their route.

• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence (BC or provincial/territorial equivalent) with a clean, safe driving record of at least 3 years
• Physical fitness — ability to lift items up to 22.7 kg (50 lb) and carry loads up to 15.9 kg (35 lb) throughout the day
• All-weather availability — comfortable working outdoors in rain, cold, heat, and everything in between
• On-call flexibility — must be available to work on an on-call schedule
• English language proficiency — ability to read, write, and communicate in English (French also an asset)
• Customer service experience is an asset, as is prior experience in deliveries or driving roles

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 ready to provide if requested.

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