Letter Carrier – Delivery Agent – Canada Post – Timmins, ON

Canada Post is one of the country’s most recognizable institutions, and right now they’re looking for a Letter Carrier – Delivery Agent to join their team in Timmins, Ontario. This is a temporary, on-call position that puts you out in the community every day, connecting people and businesses with the mail and parcels they’re counting on. If you like staying active, working outdoors, and taking pride in a job well done, this could be a solid fit.

Your day starts at the depot, getting organized and loaded up, then it’s out on your route — on foot or behind the wheel — delivering letters, parcels, and packages across your community. It’s physical, it’s outdoors, and no two days look exactly the same.

About the Role: Letter Carrier – Delivery Agent

As a delivery agent with Canada Post, you’ll be sorting and preparing deliveries at the start of your shift, loading a postal vehicle, and heading out to serve residential and business customers on your assigned route. Deliveries are made by both vehicle and on foot, so expect to be active throughout your shift. You’ll also return to the depot at the end of the day to unload incoming parcels for future delivery.

This role comes with structured on-the-job and classroom training to set you up properly before you hit the road. Canada Post takes workplace safety seriously, and you’ll be expected to follow all safety protocols throughout your day. The on-call nature of the position means flexibility is key — you need to be available when called upon.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $23.81 per hour. Canada Post also provides competitive pay, extensive training (both in the classroom and on the job), and real opportunities for permanent employment down the road. Canada Post is known for promoting from within, so this temporary role can genuinely be a stepping stone to a longer-term career with the organization.

Responsibilities

Each day as a letter carrier with Canada Post follows a dependable rhythm — from depot to route and back again. These responsibilities keep Canadian communities connected and businesses running, making the work genuinely meaningful.

• Sort and prepare the day’s deliveries at the start of each shift in the depot
• Load and operate a Canada Post postal vehicle safely and efficiently
• Deliver mail and packages by foot and by vehicle to customers along your assigned route
• Serve residential and business customers as the face of Canada Post in your community
• Return to the depot at the end of the day to unload incoming mail and parcels for later delivery
• Work in all weather conditions throughout the year, staying active and on schedule

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for someone reliable, physically capable, and comfortable working independently outdoors. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work and understands how important timely, accurate delivery is to people across the community.

• Valid Class 5 or Class G driver’s licence with a safe driving record for a minimum of 3 years (driver’s abstract required)
• Physical fitness — ability to lift items up to 22.7 kg (50 lb) and carry items up to 15.9 kg (35 lb) regularly throughout the day
• On-call availability — must be available to work when contacted
• Weather resilience — comfort working outdoors in all seasons and conditions
• Language proficiency — ability to read, write, and speak English and/or French
• Customer service experience is an asset
• Delivery or driving experience is considered an advantage

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 your driver’s abstract is accessible before submitting your application.

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