Letter Carrier – Delivery Agent and Postal Clerk – Canada Post – Saint-Hyacinthe, QC

Canada Post is hiring Letter Carriers, Delivery Agents, and Postal Clerks in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. With 16 vacancies available on a temporary, on-call basis, this is a solid entry point into one of Canada’s most recognized national institutions — and a real pathway to a permanent career.

Depending on operational needs, you may be called upon to work as an on-call delivery agent — serving as the face of Canada Post in your community — or as an on-call postal clerk working inside a sorting facility. Both roles play a direct role in ensuring that Canadians get their mail and parcels on time, every day.

About the Role: Letter Carrier – Delivery Agent and Postal Clerk

As a delivery agent, your day starts at the depot where you’ll sort and prepare your route’s deliveries, load a Canada Post postal vehicle, and then head out to deliver mail and packages to homes and businesses — on foot or by vehicle. As a postal clerk, you’ll work inside a sorting facility, handling mail items through scanning, sequencing, batching, and dispatching, with shifts that may include evenings, nights, and weekends.

Both positions require a commitment to physical fitness, the ability to work in all types of weather, and a safe driving record. Canada Post places strong emphasis on workplace safety and adheres to a Substance Use Policy for safety-sensitive roles. Working as part of a reliable, community-focused team is central to what this role is all about.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a pay rate of $23.81 per hour. Canada Post also provides extensive classroom and on-the-job training covering duties and workplace safety. One of the standout perks is the genuine opportunity for permanent employment — Canada Post actively promotes from within, making this temporary on-call role a real stepping stone toward a long-term career.

Responsibilities

Whether you’re out on a delivery route or working inside a postal facility, your work directly connects Canadians with each other and with businesses across the country. These responsibilities reflect the dual nature of this role — combining outdoor delivery work and indoor mail processing depending on operational needs.

• Sort and prepare the day’s mail and parcel deliveries at the depot before heading out on route
• Load and operate a Canada Post postal vehicle safely and responsibly
• Deliver mail and packages by foot or vehicle to residential and business customers along your assigned route
• Unload incoming mail and packages upon returning to the depot for later delivery processing
• Sort, scan, sequence, and batch mail items within a sorting facility as a postal clerk
• Operate material handling equipment and assist with receiving and accepting mail items
• Transfer and dispatch parcels and packets as required
• Complete reports and documentation accurately as part of daily postal clerk duties

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for dependable, physically capable individuals who are comfortable working outdoors in variable weather and can commit to an on-call schedule. A clean driving record and the ability to handle packages of varying weight are essential to succeeding in this role.

• Valid Class 5 or Class G driver’s licence with a safe 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) throughout the day
• Availability to be on-call, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to work in all weather conditions year-round
• Communication skills in English and/or French (French Essential for this location)
• Customer service experience is an asset
• Delivery or driving experience is considered an advantage
• Production or warehouse environment experience is helpful for postal clerk duties

How to Apply

To apply, use the link below to access the official Canada Post job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the listed requirements.

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